Definition

A type of pottery or porcelain that has a shiny, metallic appearance due to special materials used in its glaze.

Example

The antique shop had a beautiful piece of lusterware that caught everyone's eye.

Conversation

Have you seen that beautiful lusterware set at the store?

Yes, I love how it has that shiny metallic sheen!

I wonder how they achieve that effect in the glaze.

It’s probably a special process with metallic oxides.

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Root Explanation

Lusterware is formed from "luster" (from Middle English *lustre*, meaning shine or brightness) and "ware" (from Old English *waru*, meaning goods or products). The term refers to pottery or ceramics that have a shiny or reflective surface, indicating their decorative quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'luster' as shine and 'ware' as goods — lusterware is shiny goods, specifically ceramics that sparkle.

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