adjective
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placed or grown in a pot
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cooked or preserved in a pot
potted shrimps
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informal summarized or abridged
a potted version of a novel
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of potted
1640–50; 1920–25 potted for def. 4; pot 1 + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Depicted with potted plants, ample relaxation room, and chic luggage storage under Saarinen tulip tables, the people mover, the video promises, “will perhaps be best known for its convenience and its feeling of luxury.”
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
That red was potted, but, out of position, Higgins then missed the following black, although it did not prove crucial as he sealed an incredible victory, having trailed 8-3 and 9-4.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
For readers enjoying their potted orchids at home, Mr. Haskell has a sobering message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
In one corner, Biles and Owens have added a potted plant to inject some greenery into the room, while floor-to-ceiling curtains hang over the sliding walls of glass.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 24, 2026
I have a homework desk with a gooseneck lamp; a collection of cute, pastel-colored pens from Japan; and a tiny potted cactus.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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