ceramics

American  

[suh-ram-iks] / səˈræm ɪks /

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing.

2. (used with a plural verb) articles of earthenware, porcelain, etc.

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ceramics British  

/ ˈsɛrəmɪst, sɪˈræmɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the art and techniques of producing articles of clay, porcelain, etc

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Other Word Forms

• ceramist noun

Etymology

Origin of ceramics

First recorded in 1855–60; ceramic, -ics

Compare meaning

How does ceramics compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• ceramics vs. pottery

Example Sentences

The team found artillery, coins and ceramics during the excavations in 2020, providing more clues that the place was the site of a battle.

From BBC

Jobs are set to be cut at ceramics firm Wedgwood in the latest blow to the industry in Stoke-on-Trent.

From BBC

Vitaly was a ceramics artist who volunteered to defend his country in the early days of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

From BBC

Long existing beyond the boundaries of race, nationhood and categorical art movements, Lam produced a range of work, including graphic design, book illustrations, large Jackson Pollock-inspired abstractions, and expressionistic ceramics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dior designer Jonathan Anderson drew inspiration from nature and his love of ceramics for his debut Haute Couture collection on Monday, just days after mixed reviews for his menswear.

From Barron's

Related Words

• wares