potted

adjective

pot·​ted ˈpä-təd How to pronounce potted (audio)
Synonyms of pottednext
1
: preserved in a pot, jar, or can
potted meat
2
: planted or grown in a pot
3
: briefly and superficially summarized
… a dull, pedestrian potted history …—The Times Literary Supplement (London)
4
slang : drunk sense 1a

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The book gives a potted history of the Industrial Revolution in the first chapter. work was so awful that I'm just going to go out and get potted tonight
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The cheeky duo is accompanied by weather-resistant flowers and a welcome sign, making an adorable addition to flower beds, porches, lawns, patios, walkways, courtyards, potted plants, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 Some people have decorated the entrance to their tents with potted plants, flowers, and family mementos. — Julimar Valentina Rivas Perez, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Adding potted plants and hanging baskets of colorful flowers is an easy way to spruce up a front porch or back patio. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 Large plants and potted petunias will need more water than small plants growing in gardens. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for potted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of potted was circa 1684

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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potted. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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potted

past and past participle of pot

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