Wedgwood

American  

[wej-wood] / ˈwɛdʒˌwʊd /

noun

1. Josiah, 1730–95, English potter.

2. Trademark. a brand of ceramic ware made by Josiah Wedgwood and his successors.

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Wedgwood ¹ British  

/ ˈwɛdʒwʊd /

noun

1. 1. pottery produced, esp during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, at the Wedgwood factories

   2. such pottery having applied classical decoration in white on a blue or other coloured ground

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adjective

1. relating to or characteristic of such pottery

   Wedgwood blue

Wedgwood ² British  

/ ˈwɛdʒwʊd /

noun

1. Josiah. 1730–95, British potter and industrialist, who founded several pottery works near Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire

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Example Sentences

They produce high-end and bespoke designs, including handcrafted fine bone China pieces and Jasperware, a type of pottery developed in the 18th Century by founder Josiah Wedgwood.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The father of evolution Charles Darwin married his first cousin, Emma Wedgwood.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

The brand was established in 1845 but records indicate its Royal Overhouse Manufactory site was in use in 1787 and operated by Thomas Wedgwood, according to the firm's website.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

A 100-year-old Wedgwood cedar nicknamed Astra illustrates the stark difference between the old and new tree ordinances.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

A few years back there had been talk about matching up Charles with another Wedgwood cousin, Emma’s sister Fanny.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman