stoneware
noun
stone·ware
ˈstōn-ˌwer 
: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous
Examples of stoneware in a Sentence
collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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Crafted with durable stoneware that’s safe for use in the microwave and the oven up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, the dish is ideal for personal use or entertaining.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
This glazed, ivory-hued set of four is made out of stoneware that provides superior heat distribution and retention.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Building on his family’s experience, Kinsey became a lifelong practitioner within the Urasenke tea school, building up a large collection of utensils, including stoneware bowls, tea caddies, bright lacquer trays, silk wraps and hanging scrolls, dating back to the 16th century.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
This set comes with four cups and saucers made of durable stoneware.
—Nora Colomer
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
This glazed, ivory-hued set of four is made out of stoneware that provides superior heat distribution and retention.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Building on his family’s experience, Kinsey became a lifelong practitioner within the Urasenke tea school, building up a large collection of utensils, including stoneware bowls, tea caddies, bright lacquer trays, silk wraps and hanging scrolls, dating back to the 16th century.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
This set comes with four cups and saucers made of durable stoneware.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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stoneware
noun
stone·ware
-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares
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