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- [pot-uh-reez]
- /ˈpɒt ə riz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pot-uh-reez]
- /ˈpɒt ə riz/
Definitions of potteries word
- noun potteries the, a district in central England famous for the manufacture of pottery and china. The towns comprising this district were combined in 1910 to form Stoke-on-Trent. 1
- noun plural potteries ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware. 1
- noun plural potteries the art or business of a potter; ceramics. 1
- noun plural potteries a place where earthen pots or vessels are made. 1
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Origin of potteries
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; potter1 + -y3
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Parts of speech for Potteries
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
potteries popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
potteries usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for potteries
noun potteries
- alembics — Plural form of alembic.
- canisters — Plural form of canister.
- carafes — Plural form of carafe.
- clays — Plural form of clay.
- containers — Plural form of container.
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