Definition

A piece of broken pottery, often discovered during archaeological digs.

Example

The archaeologists found a potsherd that dated back to ancient times.

Conversation

Did you see that potsherd they found at the dig site?

Yeah, it’s amazing how old it is!

I wonder what kind of pottery it used to be.

It must have held something really interesting back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Potsherd → The word originates from Old English 'pott' (meaning pot) and 'sherd' (meaning a fragment or piece). A potsherd refers to a fragment of pottery, specifically a broken piece of a pot.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pot' and a 'fragment' — a potsherd is simply a broken piece of a pot.

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