pot
noun
a container of earthenware, metal, etc., usually round and deep and having a handle or handles and often a lid, used for cooking, serving, and other purposes.
had potted
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past perfectof pot.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Other residents and helpers have been showing up to give what they can, adding everything from aloe plants to coast live oak saplings to a 7-foot Aleppo pine someone had potted in a bucket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
Sixteen players had potted at least a goal this season, which led the NHL, and every player had recorded at least one point.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2022
The area had potted plants delineating booth spaces instead of walls and with a makeshift stage, outlined on the ground with fresh flowers, for performances and workshops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2022
Then I had potted shrimps, then smoked haddock with poached egg.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 8, 2019
She was apt to happen in at this season, when Laura had potted pigeons.
From Real Folks by A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) Whitney
