1. a broken piece of pottery or ceramic ware, especially one found in an archaeological excavation
Usage: commonly used in archaeology and anthropology

Examples

• The archaeologist carefully brushed away soil to reveal a potsherd from an ancient Greek vessel.
• Potshards scattered across the dig site provided clues about the settlement's age and culture.
• The museum displayed a collection of potshards dating back to the Bronze Age.
• Students examined potshards under magnification to identify the clay composition and decorative patterns.
• Broken potshards found near the hearth suggested the site had been inhabited for centuries.