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Teapot

Noun CEFR B1
ˈtiː.pɒt

Definitions

  1. A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.
  2. An asterism within the constellation Sagittarius forming a recognizable teapot shape with spout, handle, and lid.
    informal

Equivalents

Españoltetera
Françaisthéière
DeutschTeekanneTeekessel
47 more languages

Examples

“Only in modern America has Sagittarius been ignominiously turned into a teapot - although to most Americans, a teapot is as exotic as a centaur.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

teapot effect teapotful teapotism Teapots teapoy Tear

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