porcelain enamel

noun

: a fired-on opaque glassy coating on metal

Examples of porcelain enamel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ease of cleaning Most Hamilton Beach microwaves have nonstick interiors made from stainless steel or porcelain enamel. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The lightweight carbon steel body heats water quickly while remaining easier to lift than cast iron alternatives, and the durable porcelain enamel resists rust and scratches. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Some are made with porcelain enamel. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026

Featuring Le Creuset's signature porcelain enamel glaze, this dish resists chips, scratches, and stains, and doesn't absorb odors or flavors. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for porcelain enamel

• camel
• hamel
• hamil
• mammal
• trammel
• glutamyl