ceramic

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adjective

ce·​ram·​ic sə-ˈra-mik 

 especially British  kə-

: of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature

also : of or relating to such a product

ceramic

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noun

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ceramics sə-ˈra-miks 

 especially British  kə-

plural in form but singular in construction : the art or process of making ceramic articles

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: a product of ceramic manufacture

Examples of ceramic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Set the table with all greens, reds, or Gaines’ favorite, whites and blues, and this ceramic platter will still fit right in. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025

Glass sliders in both the living and dining areas open to a deck that spans the full width of the house, while the open-plan kitchen sports grey ceramic tile counters, stainless steel cabinetry, and modern appliances. —Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025

Noun

My Chic Farmhouse curates Italian linens and ceramics. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

There are also several shopping opportunities—from the hotel’s small gift shop to the larger Cowshed Shop, which stocks farm produce and locally made jewelry, ceramics, and candles. —Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek keramikos, from keramos potter's clay, pottery

First Known Use

Adjective

1850, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ceramic

• dynamic
• thalamic
• aerodynamic
• geodynamic
• haemodynamic
• hemodynamic
• hydrodynamic
• hypothalamic
• photodynamic
• psychodynamic
• spinothalamic
• thermodynamic

Kids Definition

ceramic

1 of 2 adjective

ce·​ram·​ic sə-ˈram-ik 

: of or relating to the manufacture of a product (as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made from a nonmetallic mineral by heating at high temperatures

ceramic

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plural : the art of making ceramic articles

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: a product of ceramic manufacture