earthenware
noun
earth·en·ware
ˈər-thən-ˌwer 
-t͟hən-
: ceramic ware made of slightly porous opaque clay fired at low heat
Examples of earthenware in a Sentence
The dish is made of earthenware.
a wide array of hand-painted earthenware available at the craft fair
Recent Examples on the Web
The free exhibition includes scrolls, earthenware, sculptures, and inks on paper of fearsome demons and monsters in their role of either causing havoc on earth or acting as protectors against evil forces and harmful intruders.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The 25 rooms at Le Moulin—also the work of Jaune—are decorated with off-white and mustard yellow, raw wood and handcrafted earthenware.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Made of clay and feldspar and covered in glaze, this earthenware pottery is celebrated for its timelessness and durability.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
The porous nature of the earthenware material allows air to pass through freely, enabling the contents to ripen without spoiling.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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Chadd Scott, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The 25 rooms at Le Moulin—also the work of Jaune—are decorated with off-white and mustard yellow, raw wood and handcrafted earthenware.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Made of clay and feldspar and covered in glaze, this earthenware pottery is celebrated for its timelessness and durability.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
The porous nature of the earthenware material allows air to pass through freely, enabling the contents to ripen without spoiling.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for earthenware
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“Earthenware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthenware. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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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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