Library / English Dictionary

TEAPOT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("teapot" is a kind of...):

pot (metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid)

Holonyms ("teapot" is a member of...):

tea service; tea set (a set of china or silverware for serving tea)

Credits

 Context examples: 

"I shall take some up to Mother, though she said we were not to think of her, for she'd take care of herself," said Meg, who presided and felt quite matronly behind the teapot.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)