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

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stockpot

The liquid is poured into a stockpot, brought to a boil and covered with a lid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

In a large stockpot over medium heat, add stock, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, turnips, carrots, onion, garlic, and ham hock.

From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2023

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a stockpot.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 21, 2023

While traditional bagels are often boiled in a kettle and baked in a hearth, his are boiled in a large stockpot and baked in a convection oven.

From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2022

After roasting the bones in the oven for an hour, I simmered them for the rest of the day in a stockpot with the vegetables and some herbs.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan