porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpȯr-s(ə-)lən 
1
: a hard, fine-grained, sonorous, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and a feldspathic rock and is fired at a high temperature
called also hard-paste porcelain, true porcelain
Examples of porcelain in a Sentence
The bowl is made of porcelain.
Recent Examples on the Web
As for the primary residence, its minimalist interiors are laced throughout with white porcelain floors, high ceilings and vast expanses of glass framing views of the natural surroundings from almost every vantage point.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The interior was otherwise returned to its former glory with vintage French and bespoke furniture, Limoges porcelain tableware and Egyptian bed linens from Malaika.
—Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Singapore Airlines, for example, serves its premium economy meals in porcelain dishware with metal cutlery.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Big spenders can find luxury options to give their porcelain throne the royal treatment.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Four small porcelain angels and a bracelet were also in the bag.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2024
The formal dining room used the best porcelain, silver, and crystal.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Look for materials like stainless steel and porcelain coatings as signs that your grill will hold up to heavy use.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Arthur showed the heartbroken girl a porcelain plate repaired with kintsugi, the Japanese art of fixing broken things with gold.
—Yvonne Zipp, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The interior was otherwise returned to its former glory with vintage French and bespoke furniture, Limoges porcelain tableware and Egyptian bed linens from Malaika.
—Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Singapore Airlines, for example, serves its premium economy meals in porcelain dishware with metal cutlery.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Big spenders can find luxury options to give their porcelain throne the royal treatment.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Four small porcelain angels and a bracelet were also in the bag.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2024
The formal dining room used the best porcelain, silver, and crystal.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Look for materials like stainless steel and porcelain coatings as signs that your grill will hold up to heavy use.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Arthur showed the heartbroken girl a porcelain plate repaired with kintsugi, the Japanese art of fixing broken things with gold.
—Yvonne Zipp, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
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porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən
ˈpȯr-
: a hard white ceramic ware used especially for dishes and chemical utensils
Medical Definition
porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən, ˈpȯr-
: a hard, fine-grained, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar and that has many uses in dentistry
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