Stoneware

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of pottery that is fired at a high temperature and is dense, opaque and nonporous. countable, uncountable
  2. 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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