potter

/ˈpɑtər/
noun
  1. A person who makes pottery, such as bowls, plates, and vases, from clay.
    • The potter shaped the clay on the spinning wheel with steady hands.
    • The potter fired the finished pots in a kiln to harden them.
    • She visited a local potter to buy a handmade mug for her morning coffee.
verb
  1. To occupy oneself in a pleasant but aimless or unhurried way, often with small tasks.
    • She pottered in the kitchen, tidying up and rearranging the spice rack.
    • They spent the afternoon pottering about the old bookstore, browsing shelves.
    • On weekends, he likes to potter around the garden, weeding and planting.
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