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ceramics vs. pottery

ceramics
[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.

pottery
[pot-uh-ree] / ˈpɒt ə ri /

noun

plural

potteries

  1. ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware.

  2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics.

  3. a place where earthen pots pot or vessels are made.