stoneware

noun

stone·​ware ˈstōn-ˌwer How to pronounce stoneware (audio)
: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous

Examples of stoneware in a Sentence

collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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May 13, 2021 issue Prudence Crowther and James Taibi Olympic Notes August 8, 1996 issue Christopher Benfey Resistance Pottery Two recent exhibitions of the work of Black potters find political acts in the placid history of nineteenth-century American stoneware. Heather O’Donnell, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025 Each dish is made from long-lasting stoneware and features a dainty rim, floral pattern complete with roses and other beloved blooms, and detailed accents around the edge for a timeless look. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025 Not to mention, it’s also constructed with durable stoneware and coated in a nonporous enamel glaze that is stain- and scratch-resistant, too. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025 Because it's made with stoneware, this mug is also durable. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stoneware

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stoneware was in 1683

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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

stoneware

noun
stone·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce stoneware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares

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