stoneware
noun
stone·ware
ˈstōn-ˌwer 
: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous
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collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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Two recent exhibitions of the work of Black potters find political acts in the placid history of nineteenth-century American stoneware.
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Heather O’Donnell, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
Each dish is made from long-lasting stoneware and features a dainty rim, floral pattern complete with roses and other beloved blooms, and detailed accents around the edge for a timeless look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Not to mention, it’s also constructed with durable stoneware and coated in a nonporous enamel glaze that is stain- and scratch-resistant, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Because it's made with stoneware, this mug is also durable.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2025
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Heather O’Donnell, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
Each dish is made from long-lasting stoneware and features a dainty rim, floral pattern complete with roses and other beloved blooms, and detailed accents around the edge for a timeless look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Not to mention, it’s also constructed with durable stoneware and coated in a nonporous enamel glaze that is stain- and scratch-resistant, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Because it's made with stoneware, this mug is also durable.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 4 May. 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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