potholder

American  

[pot-hohl-der] / ˈpɒtˌhoʊl dər /

noun

• potholders
  plural

1. a thick piece of material, as a quilted or woven pad, used in handling hot pots and dishes.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• potholders
  plural

Etymology

Origin of potholder

First recorded in 1940–45; pot ¹ + holder

Example Sentences

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potholder potholders

I dipped them in the hardening brown goo with the scalding pan resting on a flowery potholder, one at a time, singeing my fingertips and waving my hand in pain.

From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2022

We like that you can use them as a potholder if necessary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022

One of her children had once wrapped up a used potholder to put under the tree for her, and the other had made something from Legos.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2021

One of my friends is sewing medical masks, using the loops from a child’s potholder weaving kit for the earpieces.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2020

With the potholder, remove the pan and add one layer of popcorn kernels.

From Electricity for the 4-H Scientist Idaho Agricultural Extension Service Bulletin 396, June, 1962 by Eric B. Wilson

Before flames razed her home, she had lovingly crafted and set aside quilts, pillow cases and potholders that she planned to give family members for Christmas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2023

Refreshing your dish towels and potholders is an easy way to change it up.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

In my kitchen I have a paper towel holder and hooks for potholders and scissors.

From Salon ● May 20, 2022

For the sake of argument let’s say Company X manufacturers potholders.

From Forbes ● Nov. 29, 2012

The gift, worth a few hundred thousand dollars, ranges from best sellers like “The Doubtful Guest” and ads for “Dracula” on Broadway to souvenir coffee mugs, T-shirts and potholders.

From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2012