Crockpot

Pronunciation: /krɑːkˌpɑt/

Definitions of crockpot

noun a large electric cooking pot used for cooking food at a low temperature for a long period of time

Example Sentences

A1 I use my crockpot to make delicious meals.

A2 My mom taught me how to use a crockpot to cook stews.

B1 The crockpot is a convenient kitchen appliance for busy families.

B2 I love experimenting with different recipes in my crockpot.

C1 The slow cooking method of a crockpot enhances the flavors of the ingredients.

C2 Professional chefs often use a crockpot to create gourmet dishes with minimal effort.

Examples of crockpot in a Sentence

formal I used my crockpot to make a delicious stew for dinner.

informal I love throwing everything in the crockpot and letting it cook all day.

slang I'm gonna dump all the ingredients in the crockpot and let it do its thing.

figurative Her mind was like a crockpot, slowly simmering ideas until they were fully cooked.

Grammatical Forms of crockpot

• past tense: crockpotted
• plural: crockpots
• comparative: more crockpot
• superlative: most crockpot
• present tense: crockpots
• future tense: will crockpot
• perfect tense: have crockpotted
• continuous tense: is crockpotting
• singular: crockpot
• positive degree: crockpot
• infinitive: to crockpot
• gerund: crockpotting
• participle: crockpotting

Origin and Evolution of crockpot

First Known Use: 1971 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'crockpot' originated from the combination of 'crock', which refers to an earthenware pot, and 'pot', which is a vessel for cooking food.

Evolution of the word: Originally a trademarked name for a type of slow cooker, 'crockpot' has become a generic term for any similar kitchen appliance used for slow cooking.