crockery

noun

crock·​ery ˈkrä-k(ə-)rē 

: earthenware

Synonyms of crockery

• pottery
• ceramics

Examples of crockery in a Sentence

a display of beautifully hand-painted crockery on the kitchen countertop

Recent Examples on the Web

In a crockery pot, my father steams cauliflower, stirring it round and round. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

The retailer has expanded the space by 140 percent, taking over an area formerly dedicated to tableware, crockery and small home furnishings. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

The restaurants have handmade porcelain crockery and luxury Riedel glassware. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

In the center of the room is a small, circular table, set with simple crockery that's a far cry from the ornate dinner service put on display for state banquets and formal occasions. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crockery

• mockery
• rockery

Kids Definition

crockery

noun

crock·​ery ˈkräk-(ə-)rē 

: earthenware