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

Andrew - who had always been a big history buff - also began compulsively buying antique pens, pottery and cricket memorabilia.

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The GMB union has repeatedly made calls for more support to help futureproof the ceramics sector, following a number of pottery firms facing difficulties.

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The restaurant is unapologetically gilded, from the walls to the Japanese kintsugi–inspired plates, which reference the tradition of repairing broken pottery with gold.

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It was recovered from a large pottery vessel containing cremated human remains, with an X on the lid.

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Tonnes of objects were found in the former cesspits and brick-lined wells of the homes, revealing objects like glassware, pottery and clay pipes, originating from Roman times to the Victorian period.

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