ceramic

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adjective

ce·​ram·​ic sə-ˈra-mik How to pronounce ceramic (audio)
 especially British  kə-
: of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature
also : of or relating to such a product

ceramic

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noun

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ceramics sə-ˈra-miks How to pronounce ceramic (audio)
 especially British  kə-
plural in form but singular in construction : the art or process of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture

Examples of ceramic in a Sentence

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Adjective
Other recent changes include the reintroduction of ceramic mugs and baristas writing handwritten notes on cups. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2025 For a heavy-duty nonstick ceramic set like the Caraway, the price tag goes up significantly, but the longevity does as well. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Former civil engineer and lover of ceramics Renato de Albuquerque amassed a collection of more than 2,600 pieces during a lifetime of collecting. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Among some of the activations held in the gardens of Vizcaya was a market village featuring items made by Latina entrepreneurs: jewelry, crochet, ceramics, and more were sold at the market. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ceramic

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek keramikos, from keramos potter's clay, pottery

First Known Use

Adjective

1850, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ceramic was in 1850

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“Ceramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

ceramic

1 of 2 adjective
ce·​ram·​ic sə-ˈram-ik How to pronounce ceramic (audio)
: of or relating to the manufacture of a product (as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made from a nonmetallic mineral by heating at high temperatures

ceramic

2 of 2 noun
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plural : the art of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture

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