earthenware
noun
earth·en·ware
ˈər-thən-ˌwer 
-t͟hən-
: ceramic ware made of slightly porous opaque clay fired at low heat
Examples of earthenware in a Sentence
The dish is made of earthenware.
a wide array of hand-painted earthenware available at the craft fair
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airmail.news, 28 Dec. 2024
These dishes are made from an earthenware known as terre de fer, which is a durable form of pottery.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Even the earthenware jug is one compact, sturdy item.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The message and its flask were found inside an earthenware pot at the Cité de Limes.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Earthenware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthenware. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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earthenware
noun
earth·en·ware
-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles (as dishes or ornaments) made of baked clay
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