chinaware
Americannoun
noun
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articles made of china, esp those made for domestic use
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(modifier) made of china
Etymology
Origin of chinaware
1625–35; china + ware 1; replacing Cheney ware, probably < Hindi < Persian chīnī Chinese
Example Sentences
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"They were importing Chinaware and porcelain items from Germany," explained Walter.
From Slate • Sep. 23, 2011
Started in the Chinaware Department, as a relatively innocent brawl, and spread to the Liquor Department, and then, all of a sudden, everybody started playing rough.
From Null-ABC by Dongen, H. R. van
On the screen, the Chinaware Department on the third floor came to life in full sound and color.
From Null-ABC by Dongen, H. R. van
Glassware and Chinaware should either be boiled or subjected to dry heat.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
A mob of women customers were surging away from the Chinaware Department, into Glassware; they were running into the shopping crowd there, with considerable disturbance.
From Null-ABC by Dongen, H. R. van
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