earthenware
noun
earth·en·ware
ˈər-thən-ˌwer 
-t͟hən-
: ceramic ware made of slightly porous opaque clay fired at low heat
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The dish is made of earthenware.
a wide array of hand-painted earthenware available at the craft fair
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Made in Asheville, North Carolina, East Fork’s earthenware set has a down-to-earth vibe in refined silhouettes.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
Also in the collection are a biofuel oil lamp, earthenware cooling towers, a modular bee home and a future uniform — one jacket with three configurations.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Made of clay and feldspar and covered in glaze, this earthenware pottery is celebrated for its timelessness and durability.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
But traces have been found in earthenware pots dating to this period.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
Also in the collection are a biofuel oil lamp, earthenware cooling towers, a modular bee home and a future uniform — one jacket with three configurations.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Made of clay and feldspar and covered in glaze, this earthenware pottery is celebrated for its timelessness and durability.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
But traces have been found in earthenware pots dating to this period.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Earthenware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthenware. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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earthenware
noun
earth·en·ware
-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles (as dishes or ornaments) made of baked clay
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