ceramic

adjective

ce·ram·ic | \ sə-ˈra-mik

, especially British kə-\

Definition of ceramic

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature also : of or relating to such a product

ceramic

noun

Definition of ceramic (Entry 2 of 2)

1 ceramics plural in form but singular in construction : the art or process of making ceramic articles

2 : a product of ceramic manufacture

Examples of ceramic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Test Results: Maximum Cornering Capability Even without the optional carbon-ceramic Brembo disc brakes, our test car provided impressive stopping power and recorded the second-shortest emergency braking distance (152 feet). — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, "2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio," 22 Jan. 2018 In person, the ceramic model really is every bit as luxurious as its name implies. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "10 Samsung Galaxy S10, S10e, and S10+ features that actually surprised us," 20 Feb. 2019 Or a set of indigo ceramic bowls that will hold your salts and sugars beautifully. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Organization, but Make it Fashion: 12 Home Items That Are Chic and Functional," 17 Jan. 2019 In the other rooms, Irish has placed several ceramic works: pairs of large bowls attached to each other, painted with scenes and maps that evoke specific places. — Thomas Hine, Philly.com, "'Antipodes' at Lemon Hill shows a way forward: Philly's mansions don't need to be musty antiques," 25 Apr. 2018 The shows she's staged over the last three years aim to stretch traditional conceptions of ceramic work. — Leah Ollman, latimes.com, "Ceramic art, once written off as mere craft, wins a brighter spotlight in the L.A. scene," 25 Apr. 2018 For true benefits, a bio-ceramic garment should fit snugly to the skin and be worn for hours at a time. — Jamie Lisanti, SI.com, "Far Infrared Saunas: Explaining the Latest Trend in Athlete Recovery," 9 Apr. 2018 Our kids will grow up without ceramic piggy banks, gifts from the Tooth Fairy, and birthday cards from Grandma with a few bills slipped in. — Town & Country, "Is This the End of Cash?," 28 Jan. 2019 New encaustic tile can be harder to maintain than ceramic or porcelain tile, requiring special sealing and care, and might not be appropriate for wet zones like shower or bath surrounds unless treated properly. — Lisa Selin Davis, WSJ, "The Kitchen’s New Design Darling: Cement Tile," 19 Nov. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Hit up Bey Karaköy for Everlane-style minimalist menswear and cool-girl concept shop Mae Zae for handmade ceramics and funky wood and leather jewelry. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, "Three Days In Istanbul," 28 Dec. 2018 Borrowing a page from the soothing color palettes of high-end shopping catalogs, the Edge is offered in ebony, ceramic and dune. — Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, "New Edge unveiled during hot SUV cycle for Ford, offers internet access for 10 devices," 11 Jan. 2018 Borrowing a page from the soothing color palettes of high-end shopping catalogs, the Edge is offered in ebony, ceramic and dune. — Phoebe Wall Howard, USA TODAY, "2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Ford Edge SUV gets new look, technology," 11 Jan. 2018 The rent includes access to Var's workshops for woodworking, ceramics and metal. — Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Art galleries expanding on Milwaukee's south side," 3 Jan. 2018 Like the first Mi Mix, rather than a glass back panel, Xiaomi is using ceramic. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3 is an all-screen magnetic slider phone with 10GB of RAM," 25 Oct. 2018 The meal, served on Creative Growth ceramics, was inspired by the favorite foods of the artists, including a cake disguised as spaghetti and meringues inspired by artist Aurie Ramirez’s soap, Marshmallow Cloud. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "Method Soap Bottles Get a Colorful Makeover Thanks to Oakland’s Creative Growth Art Center," 5 Feb. 2019 This ladies’ sports watch is made of matte black ceramic with red gold accents and a sharp-looking diamond set into the crown. — Cara Barrett And Stephen Pulvirent | Hodinkee, ELLE Decor, "This Matte Black Ceramic Watch Is the Epitome of Sporty Elegance," 22 Oct. 2018 Italian ceramics inspire the swirling patterns and textures on garments, like a pleated skirt with a swirling pattern worn beneath a masculine check jacket belted at the side. — Colleen Barry, Fox News, "Milan Fashion: Arbesser embraces sustainability," 19 Sep. 2018

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