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: preserved in a pot, jar, or can
potted meat
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: planted or grown in a pot
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: briefly and superficially summarized
… a dull, pedestrian potted history …—
The Times Literary Supplement (London)
The Times Literary Supplement (London)
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slang : drunk sense 1a
Synonyms of potted
Examples of potted in a Sentence
The book gives a potted history of the Industrial Revolution in the first chapter. work was so awful that I'm just going to go out and get potted tonight
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Use it as a shoe rack in an entryway, a spot to display potted plants, or a pantry organizer for overflow. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 Throw a wreath on the door and add some potted flowers, string lights, or pumpkins depending on the season. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 Police said the driver pushed the gas pedal and jumped the curb, damaging several potted plants and colliding with the east side of the grocery store. —Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 Tending to plants, whether working in the yard or simply rearranging potted plants outside, gives your mind something low-pressure to focus on. —Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potted
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 Throw a wreath on the door and add some potted flowers, string lights, or pumpkins depending on the season. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 Police said the driver pushed the gas pedal and jumped the curb, damaging several potted plants and colliding with the east side of the grocery store. —Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 Tending to plants, whether working in the yard or simply rearranging potted plants outside, gives your mind something low-pressure to focus on. —Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potted
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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/potted. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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