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stoneware

noun

ˈstōn-ˌwer How to pronounce stoneware (audio)
Definition of stonewarenext
as in pottery
articles made of baked clay collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens

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Recent Examples of stoneware Expanding beyond the kitchen and into the dining room, Le Creuset’s stoneware is also available in Château. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 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 On one end of the spectrum, there's the Le Creuset stoneware bowl that’s affordable and homey; on the other, the Tina Frey, a quiet-luxury find that feels destined to serve Goop salads on Gwyneth’s table. — Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 The Stoneware Baking Dish is made of durable stoneware, and is oven safe up to 450 degrees. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stoneware
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  1. pottery
  2. ceramics
Noun
  • Beyond pottery studios and galleries, art lovers can seek out the renowned Ben Long frescoes, which adorn the walls of Saint Mary’s Church and Holy Trinity Church in nearby Glendale Springs, North Carolina.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Cachepots tend to be made of upscale materials like glass, metal, pottery, or ceramic.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • The studios and workshops are arranged such that artists are encouraged to move among them—a painter to the ceramics studio, a ceramics artist to photography.
    — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Along with her other creative endeavors, Reidy Watts, also known as Nika Killa Watts, was a resident artist at Clayroom SF, a ceramics studio with locations in San Francisco, Oakland and San Mateo.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of ceramics

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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoneware. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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