Potter

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑtər/

Definitions of potter

noun a person who makes pottery

Example Sentences

A1 The potter made a beautiful vase.

A2 I visited a potter's workshop during my vacation.

B1 The potter used a wheel to shape the clay.

B2 The potter's skillful hands transformed the lump of clay into a masterpiece.

C1 The renowned potter's exhibition showcased his latest creations.

C2 The potter's intricate designs are highly sought after by collectors.

Examples of potter in a Sentence

formal The potter carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase.

informal My neighbor is a talented potter who makes amazing ceramics.

slang I heard that new pottery class is lit, the potter is really cool.

figurative She was like a potter, shaping the future of her children with love and care.

Grammatical Forms of potter

• past tense: potted
• plural: potters
• comparative: more potter
• superlative: most potter
• present tense: potter
• future tense: will potter
• perfect tense: have potted
• continuous tense: is pottering
• singular: potter
• positive degree: potter
• infinitive: to potter
• gerund: pottering
• participle: pottering

Origin and Evolution of potter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'potter' originated from the Old French word 'potier' which was derived from the Latin word 'pottarius' meaning 'potter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'potter' has retained its original meaning of someone who works with clay to create pottery, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe someone who molds or shapes things skillfully.