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

Each piece is crafted from premium stoneware that not only provides even heat retention and distribution, but is also safe for the microwave, oven, freezer, broiler, and dishwasher. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026

Seek out vintage and secondhand finds like artwork, stoneware, wood cutting boards, and more. —Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026

The Brooks Stoneware Mug is microwave- and dishwasher-safe, made from stoneware that’s durable for everyday use. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

Add tartan placemats for a traditional take, or lean more minimalist with a simple stoneware plate. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025

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