pottery

American  

[pot-uh-ree] / ˈpɒt ə ri /

noun

plural

potteries

1. ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware.

2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics.

3. a place where earthen pots pot or vessels are made.

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pottery British  

/ ˈpɒtərɪ /

noun

1. articles, vessels, etc, made from earthenware and dried and baked in a kiln

2. a place where such articles are made

3. the craft or business of making such articles

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Etymology

Origin of pottery

First recorded in 1475–85; potter ¹ + -y ³

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Example Sentences

Then in Glendale, there’s Junior High, a nonprofit art gallery and inclusive gathering space that hosts a variety of events, including music shows, artist showcases, comedy nights, pottery workshops and more.

From Los Angeles Times

“People think pottery is a higher form of intellectual achievement, but the thing is, baskets are better than pottery,” Timbrook said.

From Los Angeles Times

China argues that various pieces of evidence, from pottery shards to navigational guides used by Chinese fishermen, back up its claims of historical sovereignty.

From BBC

Despite her age, Ryabov said, Polina shows advanced skills with the pottery wheel and has a good feel for the right thickness and balance of clay.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I was detecting in a particular field and looking around, there was pottery lying around - then I started to find Roman coins," says Mr Derby.

From BBC