ce·ram·ic
sə-ˈra-mik 
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
1
ceramics
sə-ˈra-miks
especially British kə-
plural in form but singular in construction
: the art or process of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture
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Each of the seven rooms and suites blends neutral-colored elegance with artisan details—ceramics by Mayú, wooden sundials by Clara de Tezanos, black-and-white portraits by photographer and designer Mitchell Denburg—all curated to reflect local culture.
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Adjective
In the half-light, the combination of natural stones reclaimed Chinese ceramic roof tiles, opaque glass bricks, and steel – including the ceiling made up of metal sheets – creates a unique interplay of warmth, coolness, and neutrality.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
One time, the girls knocked over a ceramic Black angel from a collectibles shelf.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Noun
Add a maritime touch to warm-weather outfits with this sardine fishbone necklace, made with high-quality ceramic.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 1 June 2025
Each of the seven rooms and suites blends neutral-colored elegance with artisan details—ceramics by Mayú, wooden sundials by Clara de Tezanos, black-and-white portraits by photographer and designer Mitchell Denburg—all curated to reflect local culture.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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“Ceramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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ceramic
1 of 2 adjective
ce·ram·ic
sə-ˈram-ik
: 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 noun1
plural
: the art of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture
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