POTUS

¹ American

[poh-tuhs] / ˈpoʊ təs /

noun

President of the United States (a code name used especially by the Secret Service).

potus ² American

[poh-tuhs] / ˈpoʊ təs /

noun

plural

poti

(in prescriptions) a drink.

POTUS British

/ ˈpəʊtəs /

acronym

informal (in the US) President of the United States

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Etymology

Origin of potus

From the Latin word pōtus

Example Sentences

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“U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the @Southcom, @DeptofWar war-directed operations, and @POTUS priorities,” the post said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Seemingly new to the job, POTUS, presented as a level-headed leader, has been barely briefed on the workings of the nuclear football and asks the aide carrying the briefcase to run down the responses.

From Los Angeles Times

These first drafts honoring America’s 250th Birthday and @POTUS are real.

From Salon

At @POTUS’s direction, @USAmbIsrael and I met yesterday with Israeli officials to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

From Salon

At least Julie hung up on her daughter and not POTUS.

From Los Angeles Times

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