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

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Etymology

Origin of potholder

First recorded in 1940–45; pot ¹ + holder

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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

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

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

“Is that Marimekko?” someone whispered, referring to the Finnish company known for its potholder prints.

From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2017

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

Use potholders and oven mitts when handling the turkey.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2022

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

From Salon ● May 20, 2022

Then it was potholders made from a kit.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2019

All kinds of potholders in all styles, colors, textures, etc.

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

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