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chinas

noun

plural of china
as in porcelains

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  1. porcelains
  2. potteries
  3. tablewares
Noun
  • Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Definition of porcelains
Noun
  • There used to be scads of potteries in the area, which enjoyed an abundance of clay, but all the potteries had closed, run out of business by cheap imports.
    — Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Definition of potteries
Noun
  • From pots and pans to tablewares, Martha has been outfitting the kitchens and dining areas of home cooks for years.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself).
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of tablewares
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“Chinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chinas. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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