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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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
Two crossing paths divide the space into four quarters planted with lavender and potted lemon trees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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
The bar’s back patio was decked out with tea lights and potted palm plants.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
I knew they kept their key under a potted plant in the backyard.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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