esen implies that "pencil pot" is UK only, and "pencil holder", US only.
DearPrudence Dépêche Mod (AL mod) Dictionary Editor IdF French (lower Normandy) Sep 12, 2022 #1 esen implies that "pencil pot" is UK only, and "pencil holder", US only.
DrD Senior Member Dictionary Editor Cantal, France England English Dec 1, 2022 #3 OK, thanks. I've marked pencil pot as UK only. I've left 'pencil holder' as it is, because it doesn't sound weird to me (although I'd be much more likely to say pot).
OK, thanks. I've marked pencil pot as UK only. I've left 'pencil holder' as it is, because it doesn't sound weird to me (although I'd be much more likely to say pot).