potholder

American  

[pot-hohl-der] / ˈpɒtˌhoʊl dər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of potholder

First recorded in 1940–45; pot ¹ + holder

Example Sentences

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

When a potholder catches fire while she’s making coffee, Caroline Bryant perceives the boy’s smile in the flame.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2022

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

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 Wilson, Eric B.