pothead

noun

pot·​head ˈpät-ˌhed How to pronounce pothead (audio)
Synonyms of potheadnext
: a person who frequently smokes marijuana

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As if Sourland was a fortress and not a patchwork of trees, fields, and potheads tripping on botany. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 Xavier is both when first introduced, but the slacker pothead lives long enough to reveal his chivalrous side. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 June 2025 Julie has nice conversations with Kenny and Randall, and is on the road to full pothead at this point. — Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 The character begins as a rock music-loving pothead who isn't too interested in what's going on with his family. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pothead

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pothead was in 1955

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“Pothead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pothead. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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pothead

noun
pot·​head ˈpät-ˌhed How to pronounce pothead (audio)
: a person who frequently smokes marijuana

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