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
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Etymology
Origin of potted
1640–50; 1920–25 potted for def. 4; pot 1 + -ed 2
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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
One such element she shared in her posts is a large brown boucle and wood chair that sits atop a beige rug, alongside a large potted plant.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
If you could have seen inner Mark when he didn't reach the pink, he was doing somersaults and then I potted a good yellow.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
For readers enjoying their potted orchids at home, Mr. Haskell has a sobering message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
In the display area, potted plants and old books were arranged on a burlap coffee bag.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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