stockpot

[ stok-pot ]

noun

1. a pot in which stock for soup, sauces, etc., is made and kept.

stockpot

/ ˈstɒkˌpɒt /

noun

1. a pot in which stock for soup, etc, is made or kept

Word History and Origins

Origin of stockpot¹

First recorded in 1850–55; stock + pot ¹

Example Sentences

Transfer the charred vegetables and toasted aromatics to an 8-quart stockpot.

From Washington Post

In a stockpot over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering.

From Washington Post

Copper stockpot These are made for one thing: making a whole lot of liquid.

From The Daily Beast

Pour into the stockpot, being careful to stop before the broth is all in and the fat starts to come out.

From The Daily Beast

Evidently he would have been rid of me, but a literary man, scenting material for his stockpot, is not easily shaken off.

From Project Gutenberg

Put them into stockpot, and place flesh from head on top; then well cover with water, add little salt and let slowly come to boil.

From Project Gutenberg

In the nursery, was Georges answer, as if he cared whether we were in the copper or the stockpot!

From Project Gutenberg

To prepare the broth, put on a large stockpot, and line the bottom of it with a pound and a half of lean ham, cut into slices.

From Project Gutenberg

Like fowls, an old turkey is fit for nothing but the stewpan or the stockpot.

From Project Gutenberg