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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The añejo expression, which is aged between 15 and 18 months, comes in a deep reddish-brown ceramic bottle that the brand says was inspired by the Mexican dish mole.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Open shelving displays ceramics and objects from the couple’s personal collection.
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Adjective
If your go-to pots and pans are looking worse-for-wear, this eight-piece ceramic set is a great, inexpensive replacement.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The añejo expression, which is aged between 15 and 18 months, comes in a deep reddish-brown ceramic bottle that the brand says was inspired by the Mexican dish mole.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Known for its hardness and high melting point, petalite is already valued in heat- and scratch-resistant glass and ceramics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Open shelving displays ceramics and objects from the couple’s personal collection.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Ceramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramic. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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