Basic Details
Word: Flowerpot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A container, usually made of clay or plastic, in which flowers or plants are grown.
Synonyms: Plant pot, planter
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pot calling the kettle black: Used when someone criticises another person for a fault they also have. Example: "Its just the pot calling the kettle black since he often arrives late too."
- Can't see the flower for the pot: Used when someone is so focused on something small that they miss the bigger picture. Example: "She was so worried about the details, she couldn't see the flower for the pot in the entire project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gardener bought a new flowerpot to plant her bright red geraniums.
Example 2: My little brother accidentally knocked over the flowerpot, spilling soil everywhere.
Example 3: We painted our flowerpots with cheerful designs to brighten our garden.
Fun Fact
Did you know that flowerpots have been used for thousands of years? The earliest flowerpots were made from clay and can be traced back to ancient Egypt. They were often used for growing herbs and flowers!
Famous Quote
"A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." Zen Shin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "flowerpot" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A container for growing plants
c) A garden tool
d) A kind of soil
Answer: b) A container for growing plants
2. Which of these is a synonym of "flowerpot"?
a) Trowel
b) Planter
c) Rake
d) Hoe
Answer: b) Planter
3. Which of the following is NOT an antonym of "flowerpot"?
a) N/A
b) Basket
c) Container
d) Car
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "flowerpot" correctly?
a) She painted the flowerpot with bright colours.
b) The flowerpot jumped over the wall.
c) He danced around the flowerpot.
d) The flowerpot flew in the air.
Answer: a) She painted the flowerpot with bright colours.
5. Which idiom means focusing on the wrong thing?
a) Pot calling the kettle black
b) Can't see the flower for the pot
c) A rose by any other name
d) N/A
Answer: b) Can't see the flower for the pot
