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

Showing off his prize porcelain in the studio during his podcast, Cat noted proudly that it had been used and flushed by royalty, including Jim Calhoun, Kevin Ollie and Dan Hurley.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
In his review, Noah Kaufman found that Made In’s shallow, 9-by-13-inch porcelain slab delivers more of the hard, crispy edges that make baked dishes so satisfying.

— Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of porcelain

Noun

Their inventory ranges from candles and pottery to paintings, jewelry, and clothing.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Guests can also stretch their skills at the Art Studio, where pros hold two-hour painting, printmaking, pottery, and silversmithing classes, a true highlight of any trip that ends with a handmade souvenir.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of pottery

Noun

The carrier on Wednesday unveiled new crockery for the cabins, new Missoni mini pillows and fresh food and beverage menus, including Champagne served over sorbet and Blanton's bourbon.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Over the summer, the retailer expanded its clothing fabrics floor by 140 percent, taking over an area formerly dedicated to tableware, crockery and small home furnishings.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of crockery

Noun

So, the plates might still degrade, such as is the case with earthenware and terra cotta.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2026
In the corner, a circa 1930s Danish white earthenware table lamp by Michael Anderson & Sons is from Gallery BAC in NYC.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of earthenware

Noun

Its 10x13-inch size is ideal for most casseroles and desserts, especially cakes, and it’s made from stoneware that’s microwave and oven safe up to 500°F, according to the brand.

— Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2026
The whole stoneware set is microwave and dishwasher safe for easy party cleanup.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 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

For more of the best Amazon Christmas decor deals, shop our favorite artificial trees, garlands, wreaths, table settings, and even classic Lenox dinnerware sets below.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
When in doubt, repurpose the dish for decoration, but don’t use it as dinnerware.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of dinnerware

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