graniteware

American  

[gran-it-wair] / ˈgræn ɪtˌwɛər /

noun

1. a kind of ironware with a gray, stonelike enamel.

2. pottery with a speckled appearance like that of granite.

3. a semivitreous white pottery somewhat harder than earthenware.

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graniteware British  

/ ˈɡrænɪtˌwɛə /

noun

1. iron vessels coated with enamel of a granite-like appearance

2. a type of very durable white semivitreous pottery

3. a type of pottery with a speckled glaze

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Etymology

Origin of graniteware

First recorded in 1890–95; granite + ware ¹

Example Sentences

My mom’s belongings juxtaposed 20th-century blue-and-white graniteware next to a moldy couch.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2024

On the table-box was set my graniteware plate, knife, fork, and spoon, a paper napkin, the Prince Albert and the St. Charles.

From Tenting To-night A Chronicle of Sport and Adventure in Glacier Park and the Cascade Mountains by Rinehart, Mary Roberts

Just as if our porcelain-lined graniteware wasn't as good as their tin plates!

From Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings by Adams, Andy

Place in a copper or a graniteware saucepan two cupfuls of granulated sugar, one cupful of water, and a scant half saltspoonful of cream of tartar.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

Cook together in a graniteware saucepan one cupful granulated sugar and half a cup of water until it spins a thread.

From Good Things to Eat as Suggested by Rufus A Collection of Practical Recipes for Preparing Meats, Game, Fowl, Fish, Puddings, Pastries, Etc. by Estes, Rufus