teapot

American  

[tee-pot] / ˈtiˌpɒt /

noun

1. a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.

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teapot British  

/ ˈtiːˌpɒt /

noun

1. a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is served

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teapot Idioms  

1. see tempest in a teapot.

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Etymology

Origin of teapot

First recorded in 1610–20; tea + pot ¹

Example Sentences

The crude is mostly bought by small, independent Chinese refineries known as “teapots,” whose import quotas are regulated by Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The teapot piece has pea tendril decor, which alludes to my favorite spring garden vegetable.

From Los Angeles Times

Iran sells its crude mainly to small Chinese refiners known as “teapots.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese teapot refineries have been buying Iranian crude for about $60 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once Dad has gone, I reach for the teapot.

From Literature