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Definition of ceramist

ceramist

/səˈræm.ɪst/
ce · ram · ist
Plural:ceramists
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Adjective:ceramic
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ceramist Lexical Profile

ceramist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An artist or craftsperson who makes pottery, porcelain, or other ceramic objects from clay.

Example

"The local ceramist exhibited her hand-thrown stoneware bowls and glazed vases at the downtown art gallery."

2

A scientist, engineer, or collector who specializes in the study, chemistry, or history of ceramics.

Example

"As a museum ceramist, she authenticated the Ming dynasty porcelain fragments using X-ray fluorescence."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both "ceramist" and "ceramicist" are accepted standard forms, though "ceramist" is slightly older and often preferred in formal and academic writing.

• Nearby Words

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ceramics
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century, likely via French céramiste, from Ancient Greek keramos meaning "potter's clay" or "earthenware."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ceramist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ceramist
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