A container, typically rounded or cylindrical, used for cooking or storing food. She placed the soup in a large pot to simmer on the stove.
A container, usually made of ceramic or plastic, used for growing plants. He planted the herbs in a small pot on the windowsill.
A large sum of money or a prize, especially in gambling or a lottery. The poker game had a huge pot that everyone was eager to win.
A vessel used for brewing or serving tea or coffee. She poured the freshly brewed coffee from the pot into her mug.
A slang term for marijuana. He was caught with a small amount of pot in his possession.
A bowl–shaped container used as a toilet, especially in former times before indoor plumbing; a chamber pot. The old farmhouse still had a pot under the bed for night-time use.
A variable resistor (potentiometer) used to adjust electrical parameters such as volume or tone. The volume dropped when she turned the pot on the guitar amplifier.
To plant or transplant a plant into a pot. She decided to pot the seedlings to give them more space to grow.
To preserve food, especially meat or fish, by cooking and sealing it in a pot. They used to pot the meat to keep it fresh for the winter months.
To shoot and kill an animal, especially for food, without much skill or care. He managed to pot a rabbit for dinner while out in the woods.
To hit a ball into a pocket, especially in billiards or snooker. He skillfully potted the red ball, setting himself up for the next shot.