pottery

[pot-uh-ree]

noun

plural

potteries 

1. ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware.

2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics.

3. a place where earthen pots pot or vessels are made.

pottery

/ ˈpɒtərɪ /

noun

1. articles, vessels, etc, made from earthenware and dried and baked in a kiln

2. a place where such articles are made

3. the craft or business of making such articles

Word History and Origins

Origin of pottery¹

First recorded in 1475–85; potter ¹ + -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of pottery¹

C15: from Old French poterie, from potier potter, from pot _pot ¹

Example Sentences

Comedian Johnny Vegas has collaborated with a sculptor to create an installation for an upcoming pottery showcase.

From BBC

While ceramics were widely used and vast amounts of pottery survive, there are relatively few details known about the potters themselves, in comparison to other ancient Egyptian craftsmen.

From BBC

“Some people have pottery class, but this was the best extracurricular I could have found!” says Goodman.

From Los Angeles Times

Later this year, it will analyse pottery found in the same soil layers as the shoes to help determine which time period they are from.

From BBC

Calvert, who is learning pottery, holds one of the vases she is making for people who helped her after the fire.

From Los Angeles Times