Definition

A type of pottery that is strong, not see-through, and made by firing clay at a high temperature.

Example

The artist created beautiful dishes from stoneware that were both durable and stylish.

Conversation

I just bought some beautiful stoneware dishes for my kitchen.

Oh nice! I've heard they're really durable.

Yeah, I love that they can handle high temperatures too.

Definitely a great choice for cooking and serving!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stoneware is formed from "stone" (from Old English "stan", meaning a hard, solid mineral) and "ware" (from Old English "waru", meaning goods or products). The word refers to pottery made from clay that is fired at high temperatures to create a durable, stone-like material.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stone' as a hard material and 'ware' as products — stoneware is a type of pottery that is as strong as stone.

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