potted

[pot-id]

adjective

1. placed or enclosed in a pot.

2. transplanted into or grown in a pot.

3. preserved or cooked in a pot.

   potted beef.

4. Slang.,  drunk.

5. British Slang.,  (of the treatment of a subject) shallow; superficial.

potted

/ ˈpɒtɪd /

adjective

1. placed or grown in a pot

2. cooked or preserved in a pot

   potted shrimps

3. informal,  summarized or abridged

   a potted version of a novel

Other Word Forms

• unpotted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of potted¹

1640–50; 1920–25 potted for def. 4; pot ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Then what about a selection of poinsettias — the country’s top-selling potted flowering plant — in eye-popping colors?

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“Boo!” she screeched, jumping out from behind one of the potted trees that flanked the ballroom’s entrance.

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Its magnificent display of potted ferns was famous throughout Europe, as was its mouthwatering and inventive cuisine, courtesy of the legendary Chef Philippe, a true master of the cutting board.

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He had no interest in attending the panel discussion and hearing the potted remarks.

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Then, as they sprout, a portion is cut and planted in potted mineral-rich soil in the greenhouse.

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