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
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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.
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For a crash course on all things yachimun, and to see early examples of the earthenware, check out the Naha City Tsuboya Pottery Museum.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 Jan. 2026
There are clean lines for the modernist chintzy florals for the grandma-core enthusiast, and there’s high-gloss earthenware for an artisanal touch.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Served in a steaming earthenware bowl, the curry is infused with ginger, garlic, and spices, then piled high with vegetables and a choice of meat or seafood.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
For a crash course on all things yachimun, and to see early examples of the earthenware, check out the Naha City Tsuboya Pottery Museum.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 Jan. 2026
There are clean lines for the modernist chintzy florals for the grandma-core enthusiast, and there’s high-gloss earthenware for an artisanal touch.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Served in a steaming earthenware bowl, the curry is infused with ginger, garlic, and spices, then piled high with vegetables and a choice of meat or seafood.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthenware
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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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