flowerpot

American  

[flou-er-pot] / ˈflaʊ ərˌpɒt /

noun

1. a container in which to grow and display plants.

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flowerpot British  

/ ˈflaʊəˌpɒt /

noun

1. a pot in which plants are grown

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Etymology

Origin of flowerpot

First recorded in 1590–1600; flower + pot ¹

Example Sentences

We’re introduced to Derpy in a late-night scene when he emerges from a portal from the Underworld and promptly knocks over a flowerpot.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

Preparing a terrarium is not like filling a traditional flowerpot.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2021

In the right wing, a clear flowerpot flipped upside down held another octopus.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2018

Examining the loss, Givens noted that some of her mother’s garden gnomes had survived, as well as a small garden fountain and a colorful flowerpot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2018

The flowerpot incident doesn’t exactly solve the problem of Nino Carlitos, but it does make me feel stronger and smarter.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau