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Hot-Pot

/hɒt pɒt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dish in which a pot of simmering broth is placed at the center of a dining table, allowing diners to cook their own food.

    "During the winter, we often enjoy a hot pot filled with vegetables and meat, perfect for sharing with friends."
  2. 2

    A style of cooking that involves various ingredients cooked in a shared pot of broth.

    "The hot pot restaurant offers a variety of broths and fresh ingredients to choose from."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hot-pot' originates from the combination of 'hot', derived from Old English 'hat', meaning having a high temperature, and 'pot', from Old French 'pot', meaning a vessel for cooking. The concept of hot-pot cooking has roots in East Asian culinary traditions, where communal cooking and sharing of food is emphasized.

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