1
: preserved in a pot, jar, or can
potted meat
2
: planted or grown in a pot
3
: briefly and superficially summarized
a dull, pedestrian potted history—
The Times Literary Supplement (London)
The Times Literary Supplement (London)4
slang
: drunk sense 1a
Synonyms
- besotted
- blasted [slang]
- blind
- blitzed [slang]
- blotto [slang]
- bombed
- boozy
- canned [slang]
- cockeyed
- crocked
- drunk
- drunken
- fried
- gassed
- hammered [slang]
- high
- impaired
- inebriate
- inebriated
- intoxicated
- juiced [slang]
- lit
- lit up
- loaded [slang]
- looped
- oiled [slang]
- pickled
- pie-eyed
- plastered
- ripped [slang]
- sloshed [slang]
- smashed [slang]
- sottish
- soused
- sozzled
- squiffed
- squiffy
- stewed
- stiff
- stinking [slang]
- stoned
- tanked [slang]
- tiddly [chiefly British]
- tight
- tipsy
- wasted [slang]
- wet
- wiped out [slang]
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Apart from mulching, nut shells can also be used as a physical barrier to deter pests and improve drainage in potted plants, preventing waterlogging and promoting healthier root growth.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 26 June 2024
Here, the natural texture of the baskets pairs beautifully with the wood table, ceramic base of the table lamp, and collection of potted plants.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2024
Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
His-and-hers bikes are parked in one corner, amid fresh flowers and potted plants.
—Essence, 20 June 2024
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Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 26 June 2024
Here, the natural texture of the baskets pairs beautifully with the wood table, ceramic base of the table lamp, and collection of potted plants.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2024
Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
His-and-hers bikes are parked in one corner, amid fresh flowers and potted plants.
—Essence, 20 June 2024
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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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