B1nounartshistory
US/ˈpɑː.tər.i/
UK/ˈpɒt.ər.i/
pots, bowls and other objects made from baked clay, or the skill of making them
In context
Bat Trang village near Hanoi is famous for its traditional pottery.
We took a pottery class and made two small cups.
The museum has a collection of pottery from the 15th century.
Words that go with pottery
noun + noun
- pottery classA pottery class is a relaxing way to spend a Sunday.
noun + preposition
- piece of potteryEach piece of pottery is painted by hand.
verb + noun
- make potteryFamilies in this village have made pottery for five hundred years.
adjective + noun
- traditional potteryTourists can buy traditional pottery at the riverside market.
- ancient potteryWorkers found ancient pottery while digging the new metro line.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I bought three potteries in Bat Trang.Correct: I bought three pieces of pottery in Bat Trang.