teapot
noun
a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
teapots
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pluralof teapot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Practically all the country’s Iranian imports were handled by teapots, the Treasury says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Purchases by Hengli and other teapots also explain how China continues to provide a financial lifeline to Tehran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
For many years, the teapots were a thorn in Beijing’s side as the central government sought to focus the nation’s refining sector under two state-owned giants, Sinopec and China National Petroleum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Unlike large state refiners, the teapots have few overseas assets and less to lose if they get cut off from the U.S. banking system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
The walls are lined with shelves and shelves of teapots that are all different shapes and sizes.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
