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Definition of stoneware

stoneware

/ˈstoʊn.wɛər/
stone · ware
Plural:stonewares
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• noun

1

A dense, opaque, non-porous type of pottery made from clay containing silica and flint, fired at high temperatures until partially vitrified, or dishes and vessels made from this material.

Example

"She served the hot stew in heavy stoneware bowls that retained heat throughout the meal."

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• Nearby Words

stoneroller
stonewall
stonewaller
stoneware
stonewash
stonewashed
stonework

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed as a compound of 'stone' and 'ware' in reference to the dense, rock-like hardness achieved when the clay is fired at high temperatures.

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