potholder

Example Sentences

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I dipped them in the hardening brown goo with the scalding pan resting on a flowery potholder, one at a time, singeing my fingertips and waving my hand in pain.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2022

One of my friends is sewing medical masks, using the loops from a child’s potholder weaving kit for the earpieces.

From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2020

This year the roommates have scored eyedrops, a few jugs of coffee, laundry detergent, a sofa and a potholder set.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2016

Political memorabilia has long been a mainstay of American campaigning, with the Teddy Roosevelt “Rough Rider” campaign button, the reelect Eisenhower 1956 potholder and the “I Stand With Rand” flip-flops of today.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2015

With the potholder, remove the pan and add one layer of popcorn kernels.

From Electricity for the 4-H Scientist Idaho Agricultural Extension Service Bulletin 396, June, 1962 by Wilson, Eric B.