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

• 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

Though pottery remains a core focus area, the brand has continually expanded its products over the years to include glassware, table linens, home goods, and enamelware. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025

This is the place to shop for vintage and antique home decorations, clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books, and collectibles. —Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025

Their offerings included jewelry, soaps, paintings, sculpture, local honey, clothing, pottery, items for the home and garden, holiday decor and more. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025

In her post, the model showed some highlights including encounters with ocean wildlife, snorkeling, bike rides and pottery. —Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 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