potus

[ poh-tuhs ]

/ ˈpoʊ təs /

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noun, plural po·ti

[poh-tahy]. /ˈpoʊ taɪ/.

(in prescriptions) a drink.

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Origin of potus

From the Latin word pōtus

Words nearby potus

Pottstown, Pottsville, potty, potty-chair, pottymouth, potus, pot-valiant, potwalloper, Potyomkin, pouch, pouched

Other definitions for potus (2 of 2)

POTUS

[ poh-tuhs ]

/ ˈpoʊ təs /

noun

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

How to use potus in a sentence

When POTUS asked Malia if she wanted to pet the turkey before he granted its reprieve, she responded appropriately: “Nah.”
GOP Flack Throws Shade at First Teens|Olivia Nuzzi|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The agent shouts out to the police officers: “POTUS is on the way.”
Behind the Scenes With a ‘Site Agent’: The Secret Service’s Hardest Job|Marc Ambinder|October 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A new Gallup poll shows that a (slight) majority of Americans would elect a Muslim POTUS.
Are We Ready for a Muslim Pres?|Dean Obeidallah|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
POTUS has been getting boxed about the ears from all sides on Syria, but apparently the people are at least somewhat satisfied.
On Syria, the Public, Process, and Results|Michael Tomasky|September 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Plouffe could stay inside the White House, close to POTUS, while still controlling a headquarters 700 miles away.
No Drama Obama’s Dramatic 2012 Reelection Campaign|Richard Wolffe|September 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Vini avidum genus adfectans ad vini similitum dinem multiplices potus.
Ebrietatis Encomium|Boniface Oinophilus
Paulò deterior, sed suavior potus est cibus; meliori quidem, sed ingrato, præferendus est.
Curiosities of Medical Experience|J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen

British Dictionary definitions for potus

POTUS

/ (ˈpəʊtəs) /

n acronym for

informal (in the US) President of the United States

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