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

Chaan Baan is the hub for cultural immersion programs that support village artisans, who lead saa paper-making workshops, indigo tie-dyeing classes, and pottery demonstrations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026

Juan Carlos, owner of J&C Handcrafted Culture, sells hand-painted and sculpted Mexican pottery as well as exotic plants. — Asher Rae Aguirre, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

Crochet events climbed 44%, jewelry making events rose 34%, and interest in collage, crafting and pottery making continued to climb. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

Crochet events climbed 44%, jewelry-making events rose 34% and general interest in collage, crafting and pottery-making events grew alongside them. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pottery

• cautery
• lottery
• watery
• electrocautery

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