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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It was crafted by local Brown Deer artist Jean Wells, a professional potter for 30 years who creates contemporary stoneware pottery, according to the release.
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Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
Delicate paper blooms in light cream or blush look incredible on their own in a stoneware vase or paired with unexpected textures like a couple of pincushion blooms.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
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Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
Delicate paper blooms in light cream or blush look incredible on their own in a stoneware vase or paired with unexpected textures like a couple of pincushion blooms.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
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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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