porcelain

noun

Definition of porcelainnext
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 Seek it out and the rewards may include a cup of tea brewed with homegrown herbs, served in porcelain van der Hilst made himself. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 Storied porcelain maker Ginori 1735, which in recent years has amped up its activity in the hospitality sector, echoed this. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Some types of dishes, such as porcelain, are easier to repair than others, but repairs don’t make the dishes food-safe. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2026 For many, watching flames engulf the town hall in Limoges, a central town known for its porcelain, was an assault on the state itself. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for porcelain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
  1. pottery
  2. plate
  3. earthenware
  4. china
  5. stoneware
  6. ware
  7. crockery
Noun
  • The person buried there is believed to have belonged to the Linear Pottery culture — named for the distinctive spiral and wavy patterns decorating its pottery.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meantime, Adler said his pottery studio is where everything begins.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • At the same time, opportunistic politicians and their allies took to swiping cash from the collection plate.
    — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Microwave potato on a microwave-proof plate on high 5 minutes.
    — Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • In the corner, a circa 1930s Danish white earthenware table lamp by Michael Anderson & Sons is from Gallery BAC in NYC.
    — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of earthenware
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
  • Its 10x13-inch size is ideal for most casseroles and desserts, especially cakes, and it’s made from stoneware that’s microwave and oven safe up to 500°F, according to the brand.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The whole stoneware set is microwave and dishwasher safe for easy party cleanup.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of stoneware
Noun
  • Sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink in ware washing area.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Employees lacked knowledge on proper ware washing and sanitizing steps.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 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
Definition of crockery

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