as in pottery
articles made of baked clay
collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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Recent Examples of stoneware
Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Both the lid and removable stoneware insert are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, too.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
And unlike delicate heirloom sets, it’s made of durable stoneware that’s dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and oven safe up to 350°F.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Prepare for your Super Bowl watch party with these fun ceramic stoneware bowls shaped like footballs and an accompanying tray designed to resemble a football field.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Both the lid and removable stoneware insert are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, too.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
And unlike delicate heirloom sets, it’s made of durable stoneware that’s dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and oven safe up to 350°F.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Prepare for your Super Bowl watch party with these fun ceramic stoneware bowls shaped like footballs and an accompanying tray designed to resemble a football field.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoneware
Noun
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The somewhat small storefront is currently curated and styled with a Southwest theme, featuring textiles, artwork, Native American pieces and pottery.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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You are allowed to make ugly pottery.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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All the fare comes on plates and in bowls handmade by Taura in his ceramics workshop; after the Arab oven was unearthed, Taura started crafting his own dinnerware to connect with the hotel’s roots.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Like Sarah, Samuel is a professional artist, known for his ceramics work.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoneware. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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