crockpot
UK[ˈkrɒkpɒt]US[ˈkrɑːkpɑːt]
n
a large electric cooking pot with a stoneware or ceramic bowl, used for slow cooking food at a low temperature.
Morpheme Breakdown
crock
pot
crock
pot
container for cooking or holding liquids
Etymology
the word "crockpot" is a modern compound formed from two old english roots, both referring to types of containers. "crock" derives from old english "croc," meaning an earthenware pot or jar, a term of germanic origin. "pot" comes from old english "pott," also of germanic origin, referring to a rounded vessel. the term was created in the 20th century as a proprietary name (crock-pot) for a brand of slow cooker, leveraging the familiar, rustic connotations of "crock" to suggest traditional, slow cooking in a durable pot. over time, it has become a generic term for any similar electrical appliance.
Analysis
Structure: crock + pot
crock (old english, meaning "pot" or "earthenware vessel") + pot (old english, meaning "container for cooking or holding liquids")
Examples
she prepared a hearty stew in the crockpot before leaving for work.
the recipe suggests cooking the pulled pork in a crockpot for eight hours.
using a crockpot is an easy way to make meals with minimal effort.