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DictionarycrockPot or jar
noun

crock

KROK/krɑːk/

An earthenware pot or jar used for cooking or storage.

The glazed crock has thick walls and a wide mouth.

A heavy brown glazed earthenware crock with thick walls, broad mouth, sturdy rounded shoulders and small side lug handles, matching ceramic lid resting beside it on a plain wooden kitchen table.
Etymology
crockOld Englishpot, earthen vessel

Old English crocc already meant a pot or earthen vessel. The modern sense continues its practical role as a container for food or cooking.

In context

Antiques Roadshow PBS0:48
Mr. Chappell ordered this 10 gallon crock.
Web Appraisal: Kentucky Retailer's Crock, ca. 1880

More examples

  • Several crocks held preserves.
  • She lifted the crock's lid.
  • The crock stood on the kitchen table.

Forms

crock · crocks

Similar words

jar
A broader container, often glass.
pot
A broader cooking or storage vessel.