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

Woven baskets, vintage bread boxes, and handmade or hand-painted pottery should adorn the counters of those fully embracing the Nonna Holiday trend. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025

Sometimes styles are inspired by other forms of art such as pottery, weaving, and even farming. —Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025

The site includes seven enormous ceremonial and burial mounds made of earth, the largest of which is 55 feet (15 meters) tall and covers about 2 acres, as well as a museum containing millions of cultural artifacts, including pottery, stone tools, jewelry and bells. —Seth T. Kannarr, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025

When applied to pottery, dishware, or anything artisanal, Pantone’s pick embraces human craftsmanship in all of its intricacy and imperfection. —Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2025

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