earthenware

CEFRC1

/ˈəːθ(ə)nwɛː/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Objects made from baked clay, such as plates or pots.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An opaque, semi-porous ceramic made from clay and other compounds.

Examples

  • It's a mixture of ceramics, porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware.

  • The store carries earthenware.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • earthenware bowl

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Origin

noun

From earthen + -ware, first recorded appearance in 1673. Compare Dutch aardewerk (“earthenware”).