chinaware

noun

Definition of chinawarenext
as in china

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Recent Examples of chinaware 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 While flying in the new cabin, passengers enjoy a three-course meal on bespoke chinaware from Finnish designer Harri Koskinen and Finnish design icon, Iittala. — Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2022 The lifestyle portal covers a wide product range from scents to artisanal teas and handmade chinaware and crystal stem glasses. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2021 The new chinaware collection includes a mug, pillbox, tankard, side plate, teacup, and saucer, all available to purchase separately. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 27 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chinaware
  1. china
  2. porcelain
  3. pottery
  4. ware
  5. crockery
  6. stoneware
  7. earthenware
  8. tableware
Noun
  • That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Definition of china
Noun
  • Meal time means Italian dishes served on porcelain tableware.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When Chelsea Bayouth and her family lost their Altadena home to the Eaton fire, only fragments of her porcelain ceramics remained.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of porcelain
Noun
  • In Kanab, Utah, the Moqui Cave museum showcases a massive collection of Native American artifacts, including pottery and arrowheads.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In the 1770s, Josiah Wedgwood transformed pottery from a local craft into one of the first modern consumer brands.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • There, the recycling rate for single-use plastic packaging and food-service ware must reach 30% by 2028, rising to 65% by 2032.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of ware
Noun
  • The retailer has expanded the space by 140 percent, taking over an area formerly dedicated to tableware, crockery and small home furnishings.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The restaurants have handmade porcelain crockery and luxury Riedel glassware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Definition of crockery
Noun
  • The Gala Tray reimagines traditional basketweaving in ceramic stoneware form.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of stoneware
Noun
  • 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
  • Is this an upmarket housewares depot, as all the tableware is for sale?
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The Elaine collection is full of dainty dishes and tableware, all characterized by a beautiful blue flower print.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of tableware

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“Chinaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chinaware. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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