Thesaurus results for CHINA

china

noun

Definition of china

as in porcelain

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Recent Examples of china Sadly, there's no china in the book. — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025 Neeson also uses his size and his vigilante-movie reputation to incredible effect, adapting more of a bull-in-a-china-shop energy than Leslie Nielsen’s previous cluelessness. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025 The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished. — Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 Kitschy Collectibles There’s no china or silver making its way down my family tree. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for china

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Noun

Instead of the ornate porcelain and cloisonné enameling often associated with imperial vases, this one is made of blown glass.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Mikasa is a more practical choice among its fine porcelain peers.

— Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of porcelain

Noun

Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Pictures from the excavation show rows of stone burial chambers at the site, along with human remains, pottery and other artifacts.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of pottery

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Turn Over a New Leaf Save Mama’s treasured cabbage ware for dining room celebrations, and trot out its shatterproof counterpart, the Classic Cabbage Dessert Plate in Burgundy, for carefree parties in the backyard.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of ware

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Detroit’s Library Street Collective, meanwhile, offers earthenware pieces by Jake Clark that are painted with scenes of local eateries like the Ajax Tavern and Hickory House.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
T-shirts and hoodies are accented with the earthenware company’s iconic artwork via prints and embroidery.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026

Definition of earthenware

Noun

Dishes with crusts like quiche, pot pie, and even homemade deep-dish pizza will feel special when served from this stoneware dish.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
Trela deals in antiques and contemporary design that bridge Greece and France, including stoneware and porcelain from Tinos’ own Sabrina Binda, a French ceramicist who hosts workshops at her studio also in town.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of stoneware

Noun

Everything from the marbled carpets to the lime-green sofas and even the chinaware is the product of the 65-year-old French-Iranian émigré’s imagination.

— Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
An official collection of pastel-hued chinaware has also been released to mark the occasion.

— Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of chinaware

Noun

Interior designer Diane Luna is championing character over convention with brown toile dinnerware, like this set from Noon and Moon.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Proper dinnerware, table linens, and accents—like these placemats—will make your next gathering feel warm and inviting, according to Crain.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of dinnerware

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