pottery

noun

pot·​tery ˈpä-tə-rē 

plural potteries

1

: a place where clayware is made and fired

2

a

: the art or craft of the potter

b

: the manufacture of clayware

3

: clayware

especially : earthenware as distinguished from porcelain and stoneware and from brick and tile

Synonyms of pottery

• ceramics

Examples of pottery in a Sentence

He has collected pottery for years.

She was a painter for years before she discovered pottery.

Recent Examples on the Web

Write a love letter, get a tarot card reading, attend a pottery class, participate in a Puppy Kissing Booth and more. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026

With food items such as maple syrup, bread, wine, and fresh produce, this Main Street market also offers a full selection of artisan goods such as jewelry, knitwear, pottery, and candles. —Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026

Vibrantly colored pottery cicadas have been a symbol in French culture for generations, bringing good luck and prosperity. —Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026

Made of clay and feldspar and covered in glaze, this earthenware pottery is celebrated for its timelessness and durability. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pottery

• cautery
• lottery
• watery

Kids Definition

pottery

noun

pot·​tery ˈpät-ə-rē 

plural potteries

1

: a place where clay articles (as pots and vases) are made

2

: the art of the potter : ceramics

3

: articles made from clay that is shaped while moist and hardened by heat