pottery

/ˈpɒtəɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: potteries

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed.

Noun

Examples

The shelves were lined with pottery of all shapes and sizes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A potter's shop or workshop, where pottery is made.

Noun

Examples

I visited the old potteries and saw the pots being made.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pottery” mean?

Fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed.

Is “pottery” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.