Teapot Meaning
/ˈtiː.pɒt/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.
nameAn asterism within the constellation Sagittarius forming a recognizable teapot shape with spout, handle, and lid.
Sentence Examples
Please fill the teapot with boiling water.
That's a nice-looking teapot!
Tom poured the boiling water into the teapot.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She poured hot water into the ____ to brew the green tea leaves.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She carefully poured the hot water into the ceramic ____ and let the tea leaves steep for several minutes today.
Word Origin & History
Endocentric compound of tea + pot.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Only in modern America has Sagittarius been ignominiously turned into a teapot - although to most Americans, a teapot is as exotic as a centaur."
— 1998, John H. Roger, “Origins of the ancient constellations: I. The Mesopotamian traditions”, in Journal of the British Astronomy Association, volume 108, number 1, page 27, column 1:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She poured hot water into the ____ to brew the green tea leaves.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She carefully poured the hot water into the ceramic ____ and let the tea leaves steep for several minutes today.