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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Large stoneware items, like so many of these second-hand finds, are a reminder of a time gone by.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Travertine-style porcelain stoneware was used for it as well as in the bathroom and shower, where the different tile sizes used for the shower bench are visually appealing.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
Creative Co-Op Stoneware Bowl $29 $19 Amazon Also from Creative Co-Op, this stoneware bowl is discounted in both black and white.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Mini Round Cocotte This round, 8-ounce pot is made from anti-scratch and stain-resistant stoneware, can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and has a nonstick interior that makes serving and clean-up a breeze.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Travertine-style porcelain stoneware was used for it as well as in the bathroom and shower, where the different tile sizes used for the shower bench are visually appealing.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
Creative Co-Op Stoneware Bowl $29 $19 Amazon Also from Creative Co-Op, this stoneware bowl is discounted in both black and white.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Mini Round Cocotte This round, 8-ounce pot is made from anti-scratch and stain-resistant stoneware, can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and has a nonstick interior that makes serving and clean-up a breeze.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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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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