pottery

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɑːtəri/ (American English)
• Phonetic: PAH-tuh-ree

Origin

From Middle English poterie, from Old French poterie, derived from pot (pot) + -erie (a suffix denoting a place of production or a craft)

Meanings

1. The art or craft of making ceramic ware
2. Objects made from clay and hardened by heat; ceramic ware
3. A workshop or factory where pottery is made

Example Sentences

1. She took up pottery as a hobby and now sells her creations at local markets.
2. The museum has an extensive collection of ancient Greek pottery.
3. The pottery studio offers classes for beginners and advanced students.

Related Words

• Noun: pot, potter, ceramics, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain
• Verb: pot (to make pottery)
• Adjective: ceramic, earthen
• Synonyms: ceramics, clayware, crockery

Memorization Trick

Think of "pottery" as "pot-tery" - the art of making pots and other clay objects. Imagine a potter's wheel spinning with wet clay, forming various "pots" and other items, which is the essence of "pottery."