Stoneware

Pronunciation: /ˈstoʊnˌwɛr/

Stoneware (noun)

  1. A type of pottery made from clay fired at high heat, strong and often used for plates, cups, and storage jars.
  2. Ceramic ware with low water absorption, produced by firing clay until it becomes hard and less likely to crack.

Examples

  • Stoneware lasts for years when handled carefully.
  • They use stoneware because it resists everyday wear.