definition of the word pottery

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From Old French poterie (13c.), from potier 'potter', from the root of pot

• (UK) IPA: /ˈpɒtəɹi/
• (US) IPA: /ˈpɑːtɚɹi/

pottery (plural potteries) (uncountable in most senses)

1. Fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed

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

2. (countable) A potter's (work)shop, where pottery is made

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

3. The potter's craft or art: making vessels from clay

   Bernard Leach was skilled at pottery.

• potter
• potter's clay
• potter's field
• potter's wheel

• ceramic
• ceramics
• earthenware

• porcelain, china

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