crockery

noun

crock·​ery ˈkrä-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce crockery (audio)
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Examples of crockery in a Sentence

a display of beautifully hand-painted crockery on the kitchen countertop
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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 Tea-trays come with starched cloths and sparkling pots, alongside fine crockery and silver. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026 Styling your bookshelves or walls with vintage china plates or crockery is a great way to add some class and charm to your space. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 Each course is plated on crockery by Vista Alegre Portugal. Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crockery

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crockery was in 1705

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“Crockery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crockery. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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crockery

noun
crock·​ery ˈkräk-(ə-)rē How to pronounce crockery (audio)

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