stoneware
noun
stone·ware
ˈstōn-ˌwer 
: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous
Examples of stoneware in a Sentence
collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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Vibrant sauces and edible flowers on stoneware.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Both the lid and removable stoneware insert are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, too.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
And unlike delicate heirloom sets, it’s made of durable stoneware that’s dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and oven safe up to 350°F.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Both the lid and removable stoneware insert are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, too.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
And unlike delicate heirloom sets, it’s made of durable stoneware that’s dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and oven safe up to 350°F.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stoneware
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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stoneware
noun
stone·ware
-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares
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