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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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
And it also shined a spotlight on Gabbard’s effectiveness in her position, since she basically serves the function of a potted plant.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
And those are the trailers with nice potted plants and decorative walkway lights that she’s looking at.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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