ceramist

noun

ce·​ra·​mist sə-ˈra-mist How to pronounce ceramist (audio)
ˈser-ə-
variants or ceramicist
: one who makes ceramic products or works of art

Examples of ceramist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the 1830s, the ceramists of Höganäs started adding salt to the kilns during firing, which created an acid-resistant glaze and gave it a special shine. Johannes Lichtman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024 Under the guidance of Chef Alexandre Baule, the menu emphasizes a deep connection to the local ecosystem, drawing inspiration from the surrounding nature, local ceramists, and the hotel’s own vegetable garden. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Chef and ceramist Zach Meloy hosts his weekly supper club, Dirt Church, for a select bunch — never more than 16 people. Lia Picard, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024 Contemporary artists are included here, among them Seattle and Portland ceramist Jeffry Mitchell, who is represented by a mind-blowing multimedia installation, the 12-foot-long Jesus in a Crowd (after Ensor), from 1991. Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for ceramist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ceramist was in 1855

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“Ceramist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramist. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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