hot pot

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. mutton or beef cooked with potatoes in a covered pot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot pot¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

I wrote about this in my book, an experience of eating hot pot with my old college friend and his family.

From Salon

Doesn’t matter if it’s caramel, some sort of roux or queso, I’m always hunched over a hot pot stirring my wrist off, testing and adding until it tastes perfect.

From Seattle Times

Blazing Bowl in Bellevue: This Crossroads mall spot for hot pot and the cuisine of Laos closed at the end of February.

From Seattle Times

After 40 years — the last half under Kropp’s ownership — the beloved used-book store tucked between a hot pot restaurant and a chiropractor’s office in Arcadia is closing this week.

From Los Angeles Times

For some Chinese far from home, hot pot soothes homesickness.

From New York Times