Definition

A dish where various ingredients are cooked in a pot of simmering broth at the table, often enjoyed in a communal setting.

Example

We enjoyed a delicious hotpot with friends during the winter.

Conversation

Have you ever tried hotpot before?

Yeah, I love it! It's such a fun way to eat.

I want to go to that new place that serves hotpot.

Let's plan a night out — it will be delicious!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hotpot → The word is formed from "hot" (from Old English "hat", meaning having a high temperature) and "pot" (from Old English "pott", meaning a container for cooking). The term "hotpot" refers to a cooking method involving a pot of hot broth in which various ingredients are cooked at the table.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'high in temperature' ('hot') being cooked in a 'container' ('pot') — that's how you remember that a hotpot is a dish cooked in a hot pot.

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