flowerpot

noun

flow·​er·​pot ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ˌpät How to pronounce flowerpot (audio)
: a pot in which to grow plants

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Emptying standing water at least once a week to reduce mosquito breeding sites, such as tires, buckets, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers or trash containers. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Advertisement Do the same weekly sweep for flowerpot saucers, buckets, toys, tarps, and anything else that has collected water. — Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Aug. 2026 Steer clear of oversized umbrellas and bright flowerpots; use compact umbrellas and neutral planters instead. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026 Health officials recommend eliminating standing water from bird baths, flowerpots, buckets, old tires, children's toys and other outdoor containers where mosquitoes lay eggs. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flowerpot

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First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flowerpot was in 1583

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flowerpot

noun
flow·​er·​pot ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ˌpät How to pronounce flowerpot (audio)
: a pot in which to grow plants
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