potter meaning and definition

POTTER noun

Definition of potter (noun)

1. a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
   • synonyms: ceramicist, ceramist, thrower

POTTER verb

Definition of potter (verb)

1. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
   • "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
   • synonyms: mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around, putter, tinker
2. work lightly
   • "The old lady is pottering around in the garden"
   • synonyms: putter
3. move around aimlessly
   • synonyms: potter around, putter, putter around