stockpot

American  

[stok-pot] / ˈstɒkˌpɒt /

noun

1. a pot in which stock for soup, sauces, etc., is made and kept.

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stockpot British  

/ ˈstɒkˌpɒt /

noun

1. a pot in which stock for soup, etc, is made or kept

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Etymology

Origin of stockpot

First recorded in 1850–55; stock + pot ¹

Example Sentences

It’s not a major spoiler to report that this little white cutie avoids the stockpot.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

As explained by Pike Place Market's Fresh Blog, an octopus must first be thoroughly washed and dried before it's braised in a stockpot for 30-60 minutes, depending on its size.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2023

In the large stockpot over high heat, combine the water, vinegar and salt and bring to a boil.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2023

I kept the braiser; he took the Dutch oven and the stockpot.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2022

Gogol watches as Donald begins to remove the clams from their bath, scrubbing the shells with something that looks like a tiny toilet bowl brush, then tossing them one by one into the stockpot.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri