Pronunciation: /ˈpɑt̬əd/

Definitions of potted

verb the past tense of 'pot', meaning to plant or place in a pot

Example Sentences

A1 I potted a plant on my windowsill.

A2 She potted some herbs in the garden.

B1 The gardener potted the flowers in colorful containers.

B2 After repotting the plant, it started to thrive.

C1 The expert potter carefully potted the delicate ceramics.

C2 The artist potted the bonsai tree with precision and skill.

adjective describing a plant that is grown in a pot

Example Sentences

A1 She has a potted plant on her desk.

A2 The potted flowers brightened up the room.

B1 I bought a potted herb garden for my kitchen.

B2 The potted cactus in the living room is thriving.

C1 The potted orchids in the conservatory require special care.

C2 The potted bonsai tree in the garden is a work of art.

Examples of potted in a Sentence

formal The potted plant added a touch of elegance to the office decor.

informal I bought a potted plant for my mom's birthday.

slang Let's grab some potted plants for our balcony.

figurative The suspect potted his story to the police during interrogation.

Grammatical Forms of potted

past tense

potted

plural

potted

comparative

more potted

superlative

most potted

present tense

pot

future tense

will pot

perfect tense

have potted

continuous tense

is potting

singular

potted

positive degree

potted

infinitive

to pot

gerund

potting

participle

potted

Origin and Evolution of potted

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'potted' originated from the Middle English word 'poten' which means to preserve or cook in a pot.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'potted' evolved to also mean to place a plant in a pot or container, as well as to be intoxicated from alcohol consumption.