bone china
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bone china
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Lily Spicer, a spokeswoman for the trust that manages the official royal gift shops, said commemorative bone china pieces have been among the most popular items.
From Washington Post ● May 31, 2022
After hearing Gifford’s plan for her teahouse, the woman asked Gifford to follow her home to take a look at a bone china tea set.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
Mom will think of you every time she sips from this fine bone china astrological tea cup from Spitfire Girl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2022
Halycon Days has an enamel factory in Wolverhampton and a fine bone china and jewellery factory in Stoke.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2022
When I rolled my eyes over something last week, she reacted like I’d taken my bat to her great-grandmother’s bone china, but whatever.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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