china

noun

chi·na | \ ˈchī-nə

Definition of china

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : porcelain also : vitreous porcelain wares (such as dishes, vases, or ornaments) for domestic use

2 : earthenware or porcelain tableware

China

geographical name

Chi·na | \ ˈchī-nə

variants: or officially People's Republic of China

Definition of China (Entry 2 of 2)

country of eastern Asia bordering on the Pacific; the most populous country in the world; a republic whose capital is Beijing area 3,705,407 square miles (9,596,960 square kilometers), population 1,384,689,000

Examples of china in a Sentence

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The glass-front cabinets show off Royal Worcester china from Marchant husband’s parents’ home in England. — Roxanne Washington, cleveland.com, "Cool Spaces: Cozy ‘castle’ is among eight stops on Heights Heritage Home & Garden Tour Sept. 15," 30 Aug. 2019 When done simmering, remove chicken bones and push mixture through a china cap. — Dallas News, "Sous vide school: 3 top Dallas chefs teach us how to cook chicken, steak and even octopus," 20 Aug. 2019 Haul out old china and put heirloom patterns back on the table. — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, "Madcap Couple: 10 Ways to pile on pizzazz at home," 19 July 2019 Items on shelves: Knickknacks, Grandmother’s china or crystal vases can turn into financial and emotional losses, and dangerous projectiles, according to the Earthquake Alliance. — Steve Carney, latimes.com, "The 9 earthquake hazards lurking in your home," 13 July 2019 There is a section for Fiestaware and another for Spode Christmas china. — Susan Harlan, Curbed, "The dish store that is my home away from home," 11 July 2019 Not to mention fine china and silverware serve to delineate the haves (first and business class) from the have-nots (economy). — Jasmin Malik Chua, Vox, "The best $3,000 I ever spent: training for my unruly dog," 9 July 2019 My mother would make a swipe across the plate with her fork, then reach for the good stuff: the tomato sandwich my husband offered on a Dixie paper plate, as though this were caviar being served on good china in a swanky restaurant. — Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al.com, "The secret tomato sandwich," 2 July 2019 The formal dining room features include ample size for large gatherings and two illuminated built-in corner hutches for displaying fine crystal and china. — courant.com, "Property of the Week: 215 South Main Street, West Hartford," 28 June 2019

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