English Explanatory Dictionary

teapot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.
name
  1. An asterism within the constellation Sagittarius forming a recognizable teapot shape with spout, handle, and lid.

Pronunciation

tē′pŏt /ˈtiː.pɒt/ /ˈtiː.pɔːt/ en-uk-teapot.ogg /ˈti.pɔt/ /ˈti.pɑt/ /ˈti.pɒt/ /ˈtiː.pɔt/ /ˈʈiː.pɔʈ/

Word forms

teapot teapots tea-pot tea pot the Teapot

Etymology

Endocentric compound of tea + pot.

Related words

kettle teakettle

Derived words

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