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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Transfer food out of fast food containers and microwave bags before reheating — glass or ceramic are the straightforward swap.
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Adjective
The sophisticated architecture includes a 41 mm white-gold case and bezel, a black ceramic mid-case and crown, a mesmerizing aventurine dial topped with three black opaline aluminium hour discs, and a matching black inner bezel with a second track and a larger 60-minute track.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Thermolon Volt ceramic nonstick is designed especially for kitchen electrics, meaning PFAS-free, healthier meals and food slides right off.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Noun
At the entrance, a shelf displays ceramics made by local craftspeople, each piece accompanied by an introduction to the creative who made it.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Transfer food out of fast food containers and microwave bags before reheating — glass or ceramic are the straightforward swap.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
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“Ceramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramic. Accessed 20 May. 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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