stoneware

noun

stone·​ware ˈstōn-ˌwer 

: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous

Synonyms of stoneware

• pottery
• ceramics

Examples of stoneware in a Sentence

collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens

Recent Examples on the Web

The Gala Tray reimagines traditional basketweaving in ceramic stoneware form. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

It is made from non-stick stoneware that retains heat, keeping your dishes warm or cool on the counter for longer than a traditional serving dish would. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

On one end of the spectrum, there's the Le Creuset stoneware bowl that’s affordable and homey; on the other, the Tina Frey, a quiet-luxury find that feels destined to serve Goop salads on Gwyneth’s table. — Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026

Matching white stoneware or tonal ceramics pieces reinforces a unified look. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stoneware

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

stoneware

noun

stone·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares