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pottery

American  
[pot-uh-ree] / ˈpɒt ə ri /

noun

plural

potteries

  1. ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware.

  2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics.

  3. a place where earthen pots pot or vessels are made.

pottery British  
/ ˈpɒtərɪ /

noun

  1. articles, vessels, etc, made from earthenware and dried and baked in a kiln

  2. a place where such articles are made

  3. the craft or business of making such articles

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Etymology

Origin of pottery

First recorded in 1475–85; potter 1 + -y 3

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