# teapot

/ˈtiˌpɑt/ (US) · /tˈiːpɒt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/teapot
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a small, bright object in the sky that looks like a teapot. It is actually a group of stars that form this shape.

For teachers: a small, bright star cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, so named for its resemblance to a teapot. Often used as a navigational marker for amateur astronomers.

## Examples

- The teapot is easy to find in the summer night sky.
- When looking for the teapot, you should look for the bright star that forms the handle.
- The teapot serves as a useful reference point for locating other deep-sky objects in the same region of the galaxy.

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