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.