ceramics

noun

Definition of ceramicsnext
as in pottery

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  1. pottery
  2. earthenware
  3. stoneware
Noun
  • Pueblo artists sell their handiwork daily in the courtyard, and the center’s gift shop displays authentic Pueblo jewelry, pottery, clothing and textiles, fetishes, and more.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Like those mudskippers, also known as mudlarks, who scour riverbanks for artifacts from London’s past—Roman pottery, Victorian silverware—everyday citizens report dugout sightings across Wisconsin.
    Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of pottery
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  • And then there’s the poule au pot itself, a one-stop shop of chicken thighs, potatoes, zucchini, and carrots served in a deep dish of Provençal earthenware.
    airmail.news, 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
Definition of earthenware
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  • Shoppers appreciate how sturdy, versatile, and low maintenance the stoneware is.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Dutch oven is made with enameled stoneware that evenly distributes heat to cook food thoroughly, all while blocking moisture absorption to prevent cracking or staining.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of stoneware
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