ceramic

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adjective

ce·​ram·​ic sə-ˈra-mik 

especially British kə-

: 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

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noun

1

ceramics sə-ˈra-miks 

especially British kə-

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

It’s reported to last 50% longer than other standard ceramic coatings and is oven and stovetop safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026

At the end of the candle's life, the quirky ceramic vessel can be repurposed as a vase, makeup brush holder, and more. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026

Noun

Although the style is simple and timeless, in all of them there is the sophisticated and contemporary touch of Marie-Louise, who, with her team, is always keeping the rooms up to date by changing the fabrics, handmade carpets, and ceramics. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026

Kyūsu, Japan Japanese kyūsu (teapot) artist Taisuke Shiraiwa honed his skills on the pottery wheel under the mentorship of master craftsman Konishi Yohei in Tokoname, Japan, a storied ceramics town. —Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek keramikos, from keramos potter's clay, pottery

First Known Use

Adjective

1850, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ceramic

• dynamic
• thalamic
• aerodynamic
• geodynamic
• haemodynamic
• hemodynamic
• hydrodynamic
• hypothalamic
• photodynamic
• psychodynamic
• spinothalamic
• thermodynamic

Kids Definition

ceramic

1 of 2 adjective

ce·​ram·​ic sə-ˈram-ik 

: of or relating to the manufacture of a product (as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made from a nonmetallic mineral by heating at high temperatures

ceramic

2 of 2 noun

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plural : the art of making ceramic articles

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: a product of ceramic manufacture