stoneware

noun

stone·ware ˈstōn-ˌwer

Synonyms of stoneware next

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

Example Sentences

collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens

Recent Examples on the Web Above one of three fireplaces hangs a mirror framed with porcupine quills, and on an end table sits a spherical stoneware lamp by Jennifer Nocon with a skirted foot and sculpted horns. —

Howard Christian, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023 From classic percale sheets (which make a great gift for graduates) and minimalist-chic stoneware dinner sets, to cloud-like mattresses and bath robes, shop our top picks at 20 percent off below. —

Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2023 Our top overall pick for the best coffee mug is the Le Creuset Stoneware Mug because the density of the stoneware helps regulate the temperature of your coffee and is microwave- and dishwasher-safe. —

Allison Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023 These stoneware canisters are covered up by natural wood lids. —

Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 May 2023 New England stoneware jugs, with their pearly salt glaze decorated with blue cobalt, have long been found among the clutter of our historic houses. —

Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 20 Apr. 2023 These stoneware plates ooze with boho details, like the cool matte finish and the monochromatic color options (cream, gray or black). —

Dylan Ogline, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Glazed brown stoneware jars shipped directly from China supplied the men with familiar foodstuffs: pickled and dried fruits, vegetables and meats, sauces and rice wine. —

Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Jan. 2022 Williams Sonoma Breakfast Butter Keeper is a simple piece of glazed stoneware with a small handle on top. —

Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022 See More

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