earthenware
noun
earth·en·ware
ˈər-thən-ˌwer 
-t͟hən-
: ceramic ware made of slightly porous opaque clay fired at low heat
Examples of earthenware in a Sentence
The dish is made of earthenware.
a wide array of hand-painted earthenware available at the craft fair
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The rice was exclusively found on ancient pottery made from earthenware.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Don’t worry, this dishwasher-safe piece is still crafted from Bordallo’s signature durable earthenware.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2025
There’s furniture that’s been hewn from local wood and the decorative plates from Arita, Japan’s most exclusive earthenware and pottery brand.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The plates are made in Portugal and are constructed with long-lasting earthenware (a type of ceramic) that is both microwave and dishwasher safe for easy use and cleanup.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Don’t worry, this dishwasher-safe piece is still crafted from Bordallo’s signature durable earthenware.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2025
There’s furniture that’s been hewn from local wood and the decorative plates from Arita, Japan’s most exclusive earthenware and pottery brand.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The plates are made in Portugal and are constructed with long-lasting earthenware (a type of ceramic) that is both microwave and dishwasher safe for easy use and cleanup.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthenware
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“Earthenware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthenware. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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earthenware
noun
earth·en·ware
-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles (as dishes or ornaments) made of baked clay
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