"Potsherd" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Potsherd" Meaning

A shard or piece of pottery, usually a fragment of a broken pot, vessel, or dish. In archaeology, potsherds are often used as evidence of past human occupation and trade.

"Potsherd" Examples

Synonyms:
shard
fragment

Example sentences:

The archaeologist carefully collected the broken potsherd from the ancient excavation site.
She carefully picked up the sharp potsherd from the ground to avoid injury.
The skilfully restored the broken figurine using a single potsherd from the original vase.
Many broken potsherds were scattered around the ruins, remnants of a once-great civilization.
The historian described the history of the area, pointing to a broken potsherd with ancient writing on it.