teapot

CEFRA1

/ˈtiː.pɒt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A container used for making and serving tea.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An asterism within the constellation Sagittarius forming a recognizable teapot shape with spout, handle, and lid.

Examples

  • Please fill the teapot with boiling water.

  • Tom poured the boiling water into the teapot.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.

More examples

In context

  • That's a nice-looking teapot!

  • Only in modern America has Sagittarius been ignominiously turned into a teapot - although to most Americans, a teapot is as exotic as a centaur.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

She poured hot water into the blank to brew the green tea leaves.

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Origin

noun

Endocentric compound of tea + pot.