How to Use porcelain in a Sentence

porcelain

noun
  • The bowl is made of porcelain.
  • The porcelain of the spark plugs should be a beige color.
    — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, the cream porcelain color works with many decor styles.
    — Hannah Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2023
  • If sheer isn't your thing, porcelain is your answer.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • One of the rooms in the guest wing has a fireplace with porcelain tile.
    — oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Her old windpipe looks raw and red, her new one smooth as porcelain.
    — New York Times, 6 Apr. 2021
  • They were made of wood, stone, silver, brass, and porcelain.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The porcelain doll was given to me by a fan who became a friend.
    — Loretta Lynn, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2018
  • Four small porcelain angels and a bracelet were also in the bag.
    — Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2024
  • This is an adorable porcelain pour-over set that comes with a little tray to keep things tidy.
    — Jess Grey, Wired, 27 Nov. 2021
  • Floors here and through the main rooms are white Italian porcelain.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021
  • But the city is looking to add to its porcelain fleet this summer.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Not to her new girlfriend George, who looks like a porcelain doll.
    — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2020
  • What are the best products to use for cleaning a porcelain sink?
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The ceramic and porcelain shards on the floor had been swept against the wall.
    — Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
  • All this makes a small sculpture like this porcelain piece perfect for a kitchen.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2018
  • Even in Japan, the greatest sake is still drunk in ochoko porcelain cups.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • When the ship returned, its traders sold tea and porcelain on the open market.
    — Barry C. Lynn, Harper's Magazine, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Each porcelain piece is finished with a glossy glaze that makes every bowl unique.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Each porcelain piece is finished with a glossy glaze that makes every bowl unique.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • This is a sick pup who creates porcelain dolls of his victims and leaves them as clues.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 July 2024
  • As for the wings, one is clad in red metal while the other wears sandy porcelain tiles.
    — John King, SFChronicle.com, 12 July 2020
  • My mother’s skin, porcelain and petal-velvet, had been a point of pride.
    — Rachel Vorona Cote, SELF, 18 Apr. 2019
  • Through a doorway is the kitchen, with a gas range and a white porcelain farmhouse sink.
    — Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Now’s a great time to inspect porcelain grates for chips that may lead to rust later on.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • This prevents water spots and keeps your porcelain shiny.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Blue and white porcelain keeps it light, while piles of pine cones keep the scheme seasonal.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2023
  • All you’re left with is a smooth porcelain surface that resists buildup and is easy to wipe down.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
  • His knife moves across the thick porcelain plate, making a thud sound as food hits a plastic bag.
    — New York Times, 7 Apr. 2021
  • The porcelain coffee cup in her hand is still on sale for $150.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2024

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