lacquerware
noun
lac·quer·ware
ˈla-kər-ˌwer 
: a decorative article usually made of wood and coated with lacquer
also
: such articles or ware collectively
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The deep-breathing villain also appeared as traditional Japanese lacquerware decorating earphones in a limited edition of 10, each selling for 990,000 yen ($7,000).
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CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
For the show, hairstylist Kiyoko Odo gleaned inspiration from traditional Japanese lacquerware.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Other Materials: There is a whole universe of other, often proprietary, materials out there to make dinnerware from: laminated glass dinnerware, polymers, metals, wood, lacquerware, etc. with their own quirks, pluses and limitations to explore.
—Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
The high-gloss polish used as the final touch on each sculpture not only evokes the finish of automotive surfaces but also traditional Japanese lacquerware crafts.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
For the show, hairstylist Kiyoko Odo gleaned inspiration from traditional Japanese lacquerware.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Other Materials: There is a whole universe of other, often proprietary, materials out there to make dinnerware from: laminated glass dinnerware, polymers, metals, wood, lacquerware, etc. with their own quirks, pluses and limitations to explore.
—Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
The high-gloss polish used as the final touch on each sculpture not only evokes the finish of automotive surfaces but also traditional Japanese lacquerware crafts.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for lacquerware
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“Lacquerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacquerware. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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