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earthenware

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earth​en​ware
noun
earth·​en·​ware
ˈər-thən-ˌwer -t͟hən-

Definition

  • ceramic ware made of slightly porous opaque clay fired at low heat
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crockery pottery stoneware
Examples
  • //The dish is made of earthenware.
  • //a wide array of hand-painted earthenware available at the craft fair
First Known Use
circa 1624, in the meaning defined above
earthenware
noun

Synonyms


earth​en​ware
noun
earth·​en·​ware
ˈər-thən-ˌwer -t͟hən-

Definition

  • ceramic ware made of slightly porous opaque clay fired at low heat
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crockery pottery stoneware
Examples
  • //The dish is made of earthenware.
  • //a wide array of hand-painted earthenware available at the craft fair
First Known Use
circa 1624, in the meaning defined above
earthenware
noun

Synonyms