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chinaware

[ chahy-nuh-wair ]

noun

  1. dishes, ornaments, etc., made of china.


chinaware

/ ˈtʃaɪnəˌwɛə /

noun

  1. articles made of china, esp those made for domestic use
  2. modifier made of china
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of chinaware1

1625–35; china + ware 1; replacing Cheney ware, probably < Hindi < Persian chīnī Chinese
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Example Sentences

No, indeed; and I was a very foolish old jug to think of sticking myself in with the chinaware.

Under the official classification, chinaware is rated first class if in boxes, and second class in casks.

On the basis of mere cost of service, it would seem as if boxes of chinaware should have a lower rating than casks.

Drawbacks were allowed on coffee and cocoanuts, but chinaware was no longer subject to drawback.

They brought rocking chairs, big tents, chinaware, camp stoves and Japanese servants to manipulate them.

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