china
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.

62 ENTRIES FOUND:

chi·na

noun \ˈchī-nə\

Definition of CHINA

1
: porcelain; also : vitreous porcelain wares (as dishes, vases, or ornaments) for domestic use
2
: earthenware or porcelain tableware

Examples of CHINA

  1. She uses her good china when she has company for dinner.

Origin of CHINA

Persian chīnī Chinese porcelain
First Known Use: 1579

Rhymes with CHINA

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: china ale
Previous Word in the Dictionary: chin (verb)
All Words Near: china

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up china? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More