Definition of POTTLE

pottle

Plural: pottles

Noun

  • A liquid measure of two quarts; a small drinking vessel.
  • a pot that holds 2 quarts
  • A former unit of volume, equivalent to half a gallon, used for liquids and corn; a pot or drinking vessel of around this size.
  • A small food container, usually made of plastic or cardboard, typically used for containing hot chips, yoghurt or other foodstuffs.
  • A small pot or other receptacle, e.g. for strawberries.

Verb

  • To place in a pottle.

Examples

  • He wished he had a POTTLE of coffee to stay awake for the extended Words With Friends match.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English potell, potel, from Old French potel, diminutive of pot; see more at pot.

Synonyms

punnet

Scrabble Score: 8

pottle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pottle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pottle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

pottle: valid Words With Friends Word