flowerpot

American  

[flou-er-pot] / ˈflaʊ ərˌpɒt /

noun

1. a container in which to grow and display plants.

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flowerpot British  

/ ˈflaʊəˌpɒt /

noun

1. a pot in which plants are grown

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Etymology

Origin of flowerpot

First recorded in 1590–1600; flower + pot ¹

Example Sentences

A flowerpot importer expects to replenish its inventory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

We’re introduced to Derpy in a late-night scene when he emerges from a portal from the Underworld and promptly knocks over a flowerpot.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

That commentary, though, has always been cut with a absurdist twist, whether they’re clad in electric-yellow jumpsuits, matching silver blazers or, of course, those iconic flowerpot hats.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2023

In the right wing, a clear flowerpot flipped upside down held another octopus.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2018

Under a flowerpot, I scooped up the hidden key for the side door and let myself in.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings