china

noun

Definition of chinanext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for china
  1. porcelain
  2. pottery
  3. ware
  4. crockery
  5. earthenware
  6. stoneware
  7. chinaware
  8. dinnerware
Noun
  • Products designed to dissolve rust stains, including those made with oxalic acid, are often effective at lifting discoloration without damaging porcelain when used according to the manufacturer’s directions.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of porcelain
Noun
  • Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The pottery fragments were used to record daily transactions and correspondence, according to Diaa Zaharan, head of the Islamic, Coptic and Jewish antiquities department at the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
    — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 10 July 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • Wash your hands at the hookah station handwash sink or the ware washing area handwash sink and you would be left with dripping hands.
    — David J. Neal July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • The popular China internet fund, the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB), is down more than 40% from its record in October amid ongoing concerns over AI valuations and trade ware flare-ups.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of ware
Noun
  • The restaurants have handmade porcelain crockery and luxury Riedel glassware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • In the center of the room is a small, circular table, set with simple crockery that's a far cry from the ornate dinner service put on display for state banquets and formal occasions.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of crockery
Noun
  • T-shirts and hoodies are accented with the earthenware company’s iconic artwork via prints and embroidery.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • This museum covers the towns 250-year history, including its early days which earned it the name of 'Pot Town,' thanks to its importance in pottery and earthenware manufacturing.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Definition of earthenware
Noun
  • 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
Definition of stoneware
Noun
  • An official collection of pastel-hued chinaware has also been released to mark the occasion.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
  • All the appropriate foods were served and eaten, and the proper chinaware was used.
    — Daisy Rockwell, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Definition of chinaware
Noun
  • In honor of The Bear’s final season, Jono Pandolfi’s signature white and toasted clay dinnerware (featured in the fictional restaurant) is 15% off.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
  • In an ideal world, my kitchen cabinets would be almost exclusively filled with Le Creuset cookware, dinnerware, and serving pieces.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of dinnerware

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