potter
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.someone who makes pots, bowls, and plates out of clay.
n.a person who manufactures earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain vessels.
Simple“The potter used a spinning wheel to shape the wet clay into a beautiful vase.”
In context“The local potter specialises in salt-glazed stoneware, drawing inspiration from traditional techniques used in the region for centuries.”
Synonymsceramicistartisan - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to spend time doing small, easy tasks in a relaxed way without a clear plan.
v.to occupy oneself in a desultory but pleasant manner; to move about without a specific goal.
Simple“On Sundays, he likes to potter about in the garden, pulling a few weeds and watering the plants.”
In context“After retiring, she spent most of her mornings pottering around the house, attending to minor repairs that she had neglected for years.”
Usageoften used with the particles 'about' or 'around'
Teacher's tipIn American English, the spelling 'putter' is used for this same meaning.