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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The six-piece stoneware set from Martha Stewart is oven, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave safe.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
With its high-gloss finish and bold, inky glaze, Anthropologie’s Rowen stoneware bundle is for the maximalist host.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Vibrant sauces and edible flowers on stoneware.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
With its high-gloss finish and bold, inky glaze, Anthropologie’s Rowen stoneware bundle is for the maximalist host.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Vibrant sauces and edible flowers on stoneware.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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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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