pottery
UK: ˈpɒtəri | US: ˈpɑːtəri
n. objects made from clay hardened by heat (e.g., vases, dishes)
n. the craft or profession of making such objects
n. a workshop or factory where such objects are produced
The word "pottery" derives from the Middle English "poterie," rooted in the Old French "poterie" (meaning "pot-making"). The core morpheme "pot" traces back to Old English "pott" (a vessel or container), likely borrowed from Late Latin "pottus." The suffix "-ery" (from Old French "-erie") denotes a place or craft associated with the root. Thus, "pottery" literally means "the craft or place of making pots," reflecting its historical focus on functional clay containers before expanding to decorative art.
She took a pottery class to learn how to shape clay into bowls.
Ancient Greek pottery often featured intricate black-figure designs.
The museum displayed a collection of Neolithic pottery.
His family owns a small pottery in the countryside.
The artisan signed her name on the bottom of the pottery piece.