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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For a heavy-duty nonstick ceramic set like the Caraway, the price tag goes up significantly, but the longevity does as well.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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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
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“Ceramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramic. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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