crockery

[krok-uh-ree]

noun

1. crocks collectively; earthenware.

crockery

/ ˈkrɒkərɪ /

noun

1. china dishes, earthen vessels, etc, collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of crockery¹

First recorded in 1710–20; crock ¹ + -ery

Example Sentences

Ms. Wilson recounts more than 30 of the stories she gathered from people about the powerful lure their crockery seem to possess.

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There was a crash of broken crockery in the parlor, as if a tea tray had been upended.

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Nevertheless, some family possessions survive and are exhibited here: a lovely walnut writing desk used by Otto Frank, table linens with family initials, colorful crockery, a precious photo album.

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Sheikh Rehman, who owns a crockery store, said he was still negotiating with his suppliers on how to manage taxes on the inventory he had already purchased.

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Diver and explorer Dom Robinson identified the SS Nantes, off Plymouth, after examining the wreck site and finding crockery.

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