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porcelain

noun

Definition of porcelain

as in pottery

a ceramic ware made from a hard, white substance that is very delicate The family only used their porcelain for their formal Christmas dinner.

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Recent Examples of porcelain In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026 Luis Palhares owns Casa Alvarinho, a household goods shop popular with Spanish customers looking for tablecloths, towels and porcelain from Vista Alegre and Bordallo Pinheiro. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 July 2026 In September alone, porcelain treasures were robbed from France’s Adrien Dubouche National Museum in Limoges, and the same month, gold worth about $700,000 was snatched from Paris’ Natural History Museum. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for porcelain

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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

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Down 7-5 in the seventh, a two-out single by Michael Harris II breathed some life into the Braves’ offense, which had been dormant for the previous 13 plate appearances.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
Unfortunately for the Yankees, Betts, playing short, made a great, running throw to the plate after receiving Pages’ toss.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

Definition of plate

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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