Synonyms for potter

Synonyms for (noun) potter

Synonyms: potter, ceramicist, ceramist, thrower

Definition: a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln

Similar words: craftsman, artificer, artisan, journeyman

Definition: a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft


Synonyms for (verb) potter

Synonyms: potter, potter around, putter, putter around

Definition: move around aimlessly

Similar words: move

Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right


Synonyms: putter, potter, tinker, mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around

Definition: do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

Usage: The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house

Similar words: work

Definition: exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

Usage: I will work hard to improve my grades; she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor


Synonyms: putter, potter

Definition: work lightly

Usage: The old lady is pottering around in the garden

Similar words: occupy, busy

Definition: keep busy with

Usage: She busies herself with her butterfly collection


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