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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These cheerful pieces are made of glazed stoneware and only require a quick wipe down with a cloth once in a while to keep dust at bay.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
The kitchen cabinets and shelves are stocked with Riedel glassware, Churchill stoneware, and all manner of utensils; the custom Sylvan Lodge knife from New West KnifeWorks, a local company, is a particular highlight.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
The stoneware dishes are handpainted with a blue scalloped border and blue and yellow floral motif and finished with a glossy white glaze.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 June 2025
For instance, green tea is typically best in large stoneware, glass or porcelain that don’t have handles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
The kitchen cabinets and shelves are stocked with Riedel glassware, Churchill stoneware, and all manner of utensils; the custom Sylvan Lodge knife from New West KnifeWorks, a local company, is a particular highlight.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
The stoneware dishes are handpainted with a blue scalloped border and blue and yellow floral motif and finished with a glossy white glaze.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 June 2025
For instance, green tea is typically best in large stoneware, glass or porcelain that don’t have handles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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