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pottery

Syllabification: (pot·ter·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈpätərē/
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Definition of pottery

noun (plural potteries)

  • pots, dishes, and other articles made of earthenware or baked clay. Pottery can be broadly divided into earthenware, porcelain, and stoneware.
  • the craft or profession of making pottery:courses include drawing, painting, and pottery
  • a factory or workshop where pottery is made.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French poterie, from potier 'a potter'

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