bone china

noun

: translucent white china made with bone ash or calcium phosphate and characterized by whiteness

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Each morning, about thirty seconds after my son and I arrived at breakfast, two perfect lattes were served in bone china from Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik, the Norwegian factory that has supplied the country’s royal family for three generations. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 Some of the value lies in the pattern, completeness, and condition, but check before casting off a set or individual pieces of bone china. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 The English brand has been around since 1759, and is known for pushing the boundaries of fine bone china into more uncharted territory. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Crafted from chip-resistant bone china, the set is designed to handle everyday use. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bone china

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bone china was in 1824

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