Ming

American  

[ming] / mɪŋ /

noun

Wade-Giles, Pinyin.

1. a dynasty in China, 1368–1644, marked by the restoration of traditional institutions and the development of the arts, especially in porcelain, textiles, and painting.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Ming dynasty or to the art objects and forms developed during this period.

2. noting the fine porcelains produced in the Ming dynasty, especially those produced by the imperial factory before 1620, noted for their brilliant, fine colors, chiefly underglaze or enamel on glaze, on a body of high quality.

Ming British  

/ mɪŋ /

noun

1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

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adjective

1. of or relating to Chinese porcelain produced during the Ming dynasty, characterized by the use of brilliant colours and a fine-quality body

Example Sentences

What’s more, uncertainty, Dr. Ming pointed out, is actually good for you.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Ming Li is a graphics reporter at The Wall Street Journal in New York, where she tells stories using data and visualization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

The most notorious compound in Laukkaing was called Crouching Tiger Villa, run by the Ming family.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

"Since drafting Hall of Famer Yao Ming first overall in 2002, we have received overwhelming love from the passionate basketball fans of China and built several cherished memories playing overseas," Fertitta said.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

When we were done, Cecile grabbed everything that hadn’t been used—soy sauce, spicy mustard, her fork, an extra cup that Mean Lady Ming had thrown in.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia