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Definition of crockery

crockery

/ˈkrɑːkəri/
crock · er · y

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• noun

1

Plates, dishes, cups, and other similar items, especially ones made of earthenware or china.

Example

"She carefully packed the antique crockery into padded boxes before moving to her new apartment."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century, derived from the noun 'crock' (meaning an earthenware pot or jar, from Old English 'crocca') combined with the collective suffix '-ery'.

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