The term 'POT COMPANION' is a crossword solution composed of two words. The first word, 'POT, ' is a three-letter word meaning a large metal or earthenware container used for cooking or storing food. The second word, 'COMPANION, ' is a noun meaning a person who accompanies another as a friend or associate. Together, the two words form a phrase that describes someone who is a friend or associate to a POT, such as a cook or chef.