Definitions

1. noun

A broken or discarded piece of pottery.

“Archaeologists carefully collected and analyzed the potsherds from the ancient site.”

2. noun

A piece of broken or worn-out pottery used as a scraper or abrasive.

“The potsherd was used to smooth out the rough stone surface.”

3. noun

A fragment of broken pottery, especially one that has been used as a relic or keepsake.

“The old potsherd was a family heirloom, passed down through generations.”