earthenware

noun

earth·​en·​ware ˈər-thən-ˌwer How to pronounce earthenware (audio)
-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 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 New research found lead in baby food and earthenware cooking items are risks for parents and families. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024 The fried sawfish steaks often come in a large earthenware cazuela topped with an olive oil-and-vinegar pickling sauce. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024 An earthenware bowl held half chia pudding and half blue corn grits sprinkled with coconut-pecan granola, corn flour, blue agave syrup and a mix of blueberries and raspberries. The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for earthenware 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of earthenware was circa 1624

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“Earthenware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthenware. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

earthenware

noun
earth·​en·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce earthenware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles (as dishes or ornaments) made of baked clay

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