stoneware

noun

stone·​ware ˈstōn-ˌwer 

: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous

Synonyms of stoneware

• pottery
• ceramics

Examples of stoneware in a Sentence

collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens

Recent Examples on the Web

Trela deals in antiques and contemporary design that bridge Greece and France, including stoneware and porcelain from Tinos’ own Sabrina Binda, a French ceramicist who hosts workshops at her studio also in town. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

The Gala Tray reimagines traditional basketweaving in ceramic stoneware form. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

It is made from non-stick stoneware that retains heat, keeping your dishes warm or cool on the counter for longer than a traditional serving dish would. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

On one end of the spectrum, there's the Le Creuset stoneware bowl that’s affordable and homey; on the other, the Tina Frey, a quiet-luxury find that feels destined to serve Goop salads on Gwyneth’s table. — Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stoneware

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

stoneware

noun

stone·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares