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

While some sassi have been preserved as museums, others are now inhabited by gelaterias, pottery shops, boutique hotels, and restaurants like Vitantonio Lombardo, where the Orient Express passengers convened for a long lunch. —Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026

Ash veneer and pottery in pale hues would complement this style. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026

Specific activities include Rustic Rehabs holding a scarf swap, Valentine sips and craft-making; Poppy & Tyme will have its Make & Take bars open, including $10 special sugar scrubs; and Just Kiln Time is waiving its pottery studio fee for the night. —Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026

The Studio, a signature space at the heart of the resort, will host hands-on art, pottery, and culinary workshops by day, then transform into an intimate stage for live jazz and acoustic performances at night. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 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