Definition

A type of pottery made from yellowish clay, often used for making dishes and other household items.

Example

The antique shop had a beautiful collection of yellowware bowls.

Conversation

I just bought some beautiful yellowware bowls at the market.

Oh, really? I've always loved that color in pottery.

Yeah, they have such a nice, warm look to them.

I agree! Yellowware really adds character to the kitchen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Yellowware is formed from "yellow" (from Old English "geolu", meaning yellow in color) and "ware" (from Old English "waru", meaning goods or products). The term refers to a type of pottery that is yellow in color, typically used for household items.

Memory Tip

Think of the color 'yellow' and remember that 'yellowware' refers to goods or pottery that are yellow in color.

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