Thesaurus results for PORCELAIN

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 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 West Penn Power said workers installed bird and squirrel guards and replaced an older porcelain-style lightning arrestor with a newer polymer model. — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The wreck lies about 1,970 feet beneath the surface in the Skagerrak Strait off Norway's southeastern coast, with pictures showing stacks of porcelain dishes and other artifacts resting on the ocean floor among the ship's remains. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for porcelain

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Berber Pottery And Embroidery In Morocco At La Palmeraie Eco Lodge, guests can visit a working pottery studio with Mohamend, a local artisan, to learn Berber pottery from clay crushing to firing.

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Over the years, mounds, pottery shards and other relics of Native American settlements that once dotted the swamp have been discovered.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of pottery

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When Devers stepped to the plate in the third with a runner on base, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki elected to take the bat out of Devers’ hand and intentionally walk him when the count got to 2-0.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
While the offense took a bit to come around, Mack was always doing his thing behind the plate.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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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