potteries

Meanings

• noun

  Places where pottery is made and sold.

  - "The potteries in Stoke-on-Trent are famous for their production of ceramics."
  - "Visitors to the potteries can watch craftsmen at work and buy their creations."

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Synonyms

ceramic , ceramics , earthenware

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Variants

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potteries , pottery , Potteries , the , the Potteries

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'potterie', a place where pots are made.

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Trivia

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1. The Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent are home to more than 300 potteries and ceramic factories.

2. The term 'Staffordshire blue' refers to the distinctive blue color often used in Staffordshire pottery.

3. The Potteries were once known as the 'Cradle of the Industrial Revolution' due to their importance in the development of factory production.

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Related Concepts

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1. ceramics: The art and industry of making objects from clay and other non-metallic materials through baking in a kiln.

2. Staffordshire: A county in central England, known for its production of ceramics and other types of pottery.

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Culture

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The Potteries in Staffordshire, England, have been an important center for ceramic production since the 17th century. The area is known for its red clay, which is used to make fine bone china and other types of pottery.

How to Memorize "potteries"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bustling marketplace filled with stalls selling pots, plates, and other ceramic wares.
   - Visualize the process of making pottery, from shaping the clay to firing it in a kiln.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'potteries' with the image of a potter's wheel and a kiln.
   - Think of the term 'potteries' as a synonym for 'ceramic factories' or 'pottery shops'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'potteries' starts with the letter 'p', just like 'pottery'.
   - Think of the word 'potteries' as a combination of 'pot' and 'terrain' (the land where pottery is made).

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