[
UK
/pˈɒtpɔːɹˌi/
]
[ US /ˌpoʊpʊˈɹi/ ]
[ US /ˌpoʊpʊˈɹi/ ]
NOUN
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a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
he had a variety of disorders
a veritable smorgasbord of religions
a great assortment of cars was on display - a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
- a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume
How To Use potpourri In A Sentence
- This course was developed to cover a potpourri of topics prior to the selection of advanced practice rotation sites.
- Extracted as a lone alkaloid from a potpourri of nutrients in the coca plant, then processed with forty-some chemicals, including ether, acetone and methyl ketone - it is a deadly drug.
- The massive 32 ft stretched Hummer limo is powered by a potpourri of eco fuels.
- Listeners ought to hear the sleigh bells ring, see the vivid red of the velvet dress and smell the spicy potpourri steaming on the stove.
- While letting the jeans air-dry, he may slip a "woodsy" scented sachet of potpourri into the jeans as he lays them flat. The Jeans Care Secret: Rarely Wash Them
- Clear-glass candleholders, vases and potpourri bowls scattered throughout add a reflective sparkle to the room.
- Plants such as spearmint, lemon balm, English lavender, costmary and pennyroyal were used for making potpourri, warding away bugs and for "freshening the breath. News & Record Article Feed
- Listeners ought to hear the sleigh bells ring, see the vivid red of the velvet dress and smell the spicy potpourri steaming on the stove.
- On the street, furious women in sunglasses slam the doors of all-terrain runarounds and march into little boutiques that sell what used to be called ‘notions’: comedy alarm clocks, executive desk ornaments and potpourri.
- The convenient rationalization that our weapons potpourri will confuse the enemy into fear of misbehaving is absurd and threatening.