stoneware
noun
stone·ware
ˈstōn-ˌwer 
: 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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Another recent addition to the Le Creuset universe is the stoneware Iris Collection Ruffle Vase.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Dishes that are considered stoneware tend to have a more rustic look, but the major difference comes in their construction.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
The sets on this list have different styles, and this high-end stoneware set was one of my family’s favorites.
—Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
Its 6-quart capacity can accommodate enough servings for seven people, and the lid and stoneware are easy to clean by hand or in a dishwasher.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Dishes that are considered stoneware tend to have a more rustic look, but the major difference comes in their construction.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
The sets on this list have different styles, and this high-end stoneware set was one of my family’s favorites.
—Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
Its 6-quart capacity can accommodate enough servings for seven people, and the lid and stoneware are easy to clean by hand or in a dishwasher.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stoneware
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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stoneware
noun
stone·ware
-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares
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