china

Example Sentences

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The china cabinet was discounted to $60 at the Santa Monica Antique and Vintage Market because it was missing some glass pieces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

He flings his lunch against the wall, shattering a piece of Nancy Reagan’s china and leaving a trail of ketchup and hamburger grease on the wallpaper and faux gilt sconce recently procured from Home Depot.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

This also happens to be where the Dior Maison pieces can be found, be it fine china or glassware.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Like many people, my garage and closets are littered with the detritus of modern life—from stacks of paperbacks and fancy china to a fussy tea maker, still swaddled in its box.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

There was a pause and then a slight rattle of china and silver.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl