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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It is made of scratch-resistant stoneware and gorgeous enough to take from the oven to the table.
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There's beauty across the board at Purslane, from the presentation to the earthy stoneware the dishes are served on.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Made entirely from stoneware, its rounded silhouette provides a beautiful home for seasonal blooms or decorative stems.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
With its bamboo handles and its matte stoneware, this minimalist teapot combines Japanese and Nordic design.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There's beauty across the board at Purslane, from the presentation to the earthy stoneware the dishes are served on.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Made entirely from stoneware, its rounded silhouette provides a beautiful home for seasonal blooms or decorative stems.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
With its bamboo handles and its matte stoneware, this minimalist teapot combines Japanese and Nordic design.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stoneware
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 10 Sep. 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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