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 The 25-piece set features porcelain ornaments inspired by the classic characters. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Its winding path — and its goose motif — serve as the inspiration for Fortunae, Ginori 1735’s latest collection of collectible porcelain and home decor. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 A couple of the larger rooms have distinctive pink porcelain baths. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Casanova + Hernández Architects drew inspiration from the glaze of Chinese porcelain and the Roman tradition of mosaic, creating a three-dimensional topography of 884 irregular planes. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for porcelain

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Noun

Pictures show divers working among piles of ancient pottery, with ceramic plates and bowls scattered across the sandy seabed.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pottery

Noun

Most electric cars combat this by laying a flat cooling plate underneath the battery.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Fruits and vegetables Those trying to lose belly fat should load up their plates with vegetables that are low in calories and full of fiber, Aziz said.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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Susi Singer’s figurative candlestick has style and sass that owes at least partly to its earthenware origins, favored at the Werkstätte for its affordability over porcelain, but much less capable of refined shapes.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 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

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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

The whole stoneware set is microwave and dishwasher safe for easy party cleanup.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026
The open center gives hand towels or bath sheets somewhere to loop through, rather than inevitably slipping onto the floor, and the handmade stoneware can hold up to 10 pounds.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of stoneware

Noun

Walls around the three-sinks are dirty in the ware-washing area.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Get ahead of the trend cycle with a swirling cake stand from Fazeek, or add heritage icons, like Bordallo Pinheiro’s cabbage-ware, to your tabletop.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ware

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

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