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Definition of earthenware

earthenware

/ˈɝːθənˌwɛr/
earth · en · ware
Plural:earthenwares
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earthenware Lexical Profile

earthenware Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Pottery made of clay fired to a porous state that can be made impervious to liquids by the use of a glaze.

Example

"The archaeological dig uncovered fragments of painted earthenware dating back to the Bronze Age."

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• adjective

1

Made of baked, slightly porous clay.

Example

"She served the hearty stew in a deep earthenware bowl."

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• Nearby Words

earthcreeper
eartheater
earthen
earthenware
earthflax
earthiness
earthing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 17th century as a compound of 'earthen' (from Old English 'eorthen', meaning 'made of earth or clay') and 'ware' (from Old English 'waru', meaning 'manufactured goods or articles').

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