china

noun

chi·​na ˈchī-nə 

1

: porcelain

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

2

: earthenware or porcelain tableware

Examples of china in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The French china, silver and white tablecloths matter, but only as part of a larger idea of luxury. —Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

The marble kitchen is complemented by a matching butler’s pantry custom-designed to show off your china and glassware. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026

Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

Sadly, there's no china in the book. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Persian chīnī Chinese porcelain

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing china

• a bull in a china shop
• bone china
• china clay
• china closet
• ironstone china
• stone china

Rhymes for china

• angina
• vagina
• yaquina

Kids Definition

china

noun

chi·​na ˈchī-nə 

1

: porcelain

2

: dishes of pottery or porcelain for use as tableware

Geographical Definition

China

geographical name

Chi·​na ˈchī-nə 

variants or officially People's Republic of China

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

see also:

chinese