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Word: Hotpot

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: A hotpot is a dish that consists of a stew made with meat and vegetables, usually cooked in a pot. It is often enjoyed as a communal meal where everyone can cook their own ingredients in a shared pot of simmering broth.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "hotpot" to refer to the specific dish that is cooked and shared among people.
• You can use it when talking about meals, especially in social settings.

Example Sentence:

• "Last weekend, we had a hotpot for dinner with friends, and everyone added their favorite ingredients to the pot."

Advanced Usage:

In some cultures, especially in East Asia, hotpot can refer to a style of dining where diners cook their own food at the table. This can include various types of meat, seafood, and vegetables, often served with different sauces and dipping condiments.

Word Variants:

• Hotpotting (verb): The act of cooking or enjoying a hotpot meal.
• Hotpotter (noun): Someone who enjoys hotpot or specializes in making it.

Different Meanings:

1. Culinary Context: Refers specifically to the dish of stew cooked in a pot.
2. General Use: In some contexts, "hotpot" can refer to any communal dish cooked at the table.

Synonyms:

• Stew (a general term for a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid)
• Fondue (though this usually refers to melted cheese or chocolate, it shares the communal cooking aspect)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While "hotpot" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear phrases like "let's have a hotpot night" when inviting friends to share a meal.

Summary:

A hotpot is a delicious and social meal that brings people together to cook and enjoy food.

Academic

Noun

1. a stew of meat and potatoes cooked in a tightly covered pot

Synonyms

• hot pot