stoneware
noun
stone·ware
ˈstōn-ˌwer 
: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous
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collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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Not only that, stoneware is glazed to resist chips and scratches, and it can be used in ovens, microwaves, under broilers, and in dishwashers.
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Miles Walls, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
The worktop is in imitation marble porcelain stoneware, chosen to match the tabletop of Kho Liang Ie’s 1964 sofa in the living area.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
The stoneware feels sturdy and is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Give them a fresh start with a set of elegant five-ounce mugs, like this stoneware set from Castlery.
—Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
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Miles Walls, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
The worktop is in imitation marble porcelain stoneware, chosen to match the tabletop of Kho Liang Ie’s 1964 sofa in the living area.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
The stoneware feels sturdy and is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Give them a fresh start with a set of elegant five-ounce mugs, like this stoneware set from Castlery.
—Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stoneware
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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stoneware
noun
stone·ware
-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares
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