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pottery

[pot-uh-ree] / ˈpɒt ə ri /
NOUN
containers made from clay; clay art
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Still, I wasn’t prepared to throw away the books, art, collectible pottery and furniture I’d spent real money on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

L.A. also has several fun creative venues that regularly bring people together, such as Junior High, a nonprofit art gallery and inclusive gathering space that hosts artist showcases, comedy nights, pottery workshops and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Images of seabirds, fish, and sprouting maize appear together on textiles, ceramics, pottery, wall carvings and paintings.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

The GMB union has repeatedly made calls for more support to help futureproof the ceramics sector, following a number of pottery firms facing difficulties.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The evidence includes ground stone tools, pottery, bones of domestic pigs, and crop remains.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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