stoneware

noun

stone·​ware ˈstōn-ˌwer How to pronounce stoneware (audio)
Synonyms of stonewarenext
: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous

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collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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They're made from durable, scratch-resistant stoneware and stack neatly for easy storage. — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 Vibrant sauces and edible flowers on stoneware. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 This stoneware pitcher looks elegant in a dining room or on a bistro table beneath the summer sun. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 Matching white stoneware or tonal ceramics pieces reinforces a unified look. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stoneware

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First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stoneware was in 1683

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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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stoneware

noun
stone·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce stoneware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares

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