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teapot dome

tea·pot dome
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tee-pot dohm]
    • /ˈtiˌpɒt doʊm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tee-pot dohm]
    • /ˈtiˌpɒt doʊm/

Definition of teapot dome words

  • noun teapot dome a federal oil reserve in Wyoming, leased to private producer Harry F. Sinclair by Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall in 1922, leading to a major government scandal and the tarnishing of the reputation of President Warren G. Harding's administration (1921–23). 1

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teapot dome popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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