How to Use pot holder in a Sentence

pot holder

noun
  • Take out a clean, dry dish towel to swipe away crumbs (and use as a pot holder).
    — cleveland, 22 Mar. 2020
  • This is the best oven mitt that also doubles as a pot holder.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Using oven mitts or a pot holder, take the hot skillets out of the oven.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Compliment their buns and help them out in the kitchen with this cute pot holder.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Instead, hold the pan handle with a pot holder and gently swirl the pan.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Holding the pan handle and plate with pot holders, flip the pan in one smooth motion.
    — Caleb Barber, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Apr. 2018
  • Plus, the cotton blend mitts and pot holder are machine washable for easy cleanup.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Dry wiping cloths were used as pot holders for cooking equipment.
    — Robert Gundran, azcentral, 11 July 2018
  • There was also a shell-resizing tool, a lead-melting pot and pot holder.
    — Outdoor Life, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Heavyweight and quilted for softness, this pot holder has plenty of booties to show off.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Need a tablecloth or pot holder, placemats, napkins, hand or dish towels?
    — Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Use a heatproof spatula or pot holders to carefully lift the bread out of the pot and place it on a wire rack.
    — Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 23 May 2018
  • This set includes one oven mitt, one pot holder, and two mini mitts made from cotton and polyester materials.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Keep that area clear of dish rags, pot holders, pasta boxes, paper towels, food wrappers, wooden spoons, and anything else that might catch a flame.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 14 July 2018
  • Beware of the ones without rubber handles; always use a pot holder as the heat conducts to the ceramic handholds.
    — Maxine Builder, Slate Magazine, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Use a heatproof spatula or pot holders to carefully lift the bread out of the pot and place it on a rack to cool thoroughly before serving or storing.
    — Becky Krystal, chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2019
  • If the soil is getting too hot, raise the pots or trays slightly above your heating mat with a heat-resistant silicone pot holder, trivet, or a thin piece of wood.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Each two-tone nonslip pot holder is made from high-quality cotton that keeps your hands protected and a silicone grips to prevent any slipping.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • Fortunately, Mom loves it all, from attaching a photo on heavy paper to make a bookmark or painting a plain pot holder.
    — oregonlive, 30 Apr. 2020
  • Follow Apartment Therapy's lead and use these handy adhesive hooks to show off your colorful pot holders.
    — Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2018
  • The mitt and pot holder also feature a non-slip silicone grip to protect your hands when moving hot cookware from the stove or oven to the table—and to prevent dishes from slipping.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The mitt and pot holder also feature a non-slip silicone grip to protect your hands when moving hot cookware from the stove or oven to the table—and to prevent dishes from slipping.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • What’s Great About It This oven mitt and pot holder set comes in a timeless chinoiserie pattern, and both items are machine washable.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Growing up, any holiday rolling around meant swapping out the normal dishtowels for more seasonal options, and these towels and pot holder from Elrene are perfect for the holiday swap.
    — Madison Durham, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2020
  • So prevent any accidents from someone grabbing that unexpectedly burning handle long after cooking is over with a silicone grip for the handles, or even a silicone pot holder.
    — NBC News, 17 Mar. 2020

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