Stoneware
noun
noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A type of pottery that is fired at a high temperature and is dense, opaque and nonporous. countable, uncountable
- 2 ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous wordnet
Example
More examples"It's a mixture of ceramics, porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware."
Etymology
From stone + -ware.
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