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 For example, blue and white porcelain is an hallmark of a classic home, whereas, according to designers, the shabby chic trend has come and gone. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Inside the vehicle, the front and extended rear are both covered in Stormy Weather Nappa leather with porcelain contrast stitching. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026 From outdoor decorations that light up the neighborhood to beautifully collectible porcelain pieces from Lenox, keep scrolling to see them all. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites, China Jingdezhen has been producing porcelain for more than 1,000 years, sending its wares from southeastern China to imperial courts and, eventually, markets around the world. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for porcelain

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Noun

Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Pictures from the excavation show rows of stone burial chambers at the site, along with human remains, pottery and other artifacts.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of pottery

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That brought to the plate three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman, who was still in search of his first signature moment as a Red Sox.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
According to National Geographic, as the Arabian plate began to move further under the Eurasian plate, the two plates crumpled together, creating the Zagros Mountains — an impressive stretch of peaks that still exist in Iran.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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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

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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

Dishes with crusts like quiche, pot pie, and even homemade deep-dish pizza will feel special when served from this stoneware dish.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
Trela deals in antiques and contemporary design that bridge Greece and France, including stoneware and porcelain from Tinos’ own Sabrina Binda, a French ceramicist who hosts workshops at her studio also in town.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of stoneware

Noun

Turn Over a New Leaf Save Mama’s treasured cabbage ware for dining room celebrations, and trot out its shatterproof counterpart, the Classic Cabbage Dessert Plate in Burgundy, for carefree parties in the backyard.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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