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porcelain

[pawr-suh-lin, pohr-, pawrs-lin, pohrs-] / ˈpɔr sə lɪn, ˈpoʊr-, ˈpɔrs lɪn, ˈpoʊrs- /
NOUN
earthenware
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NOUN
ceramic
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Example Sentences

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As he walked along the ship’s corridor past doorways that led into rooms filled with pretty objects, including porcelain plates and decorative silverware, Duane was reminded of Handsome’s afternoon tea in three days’ time.

From Literature

Everything is installed on earthquake hangers, “so we aren’t showered in a downpour of porcelain.”

From Los Angeles Times

He is bearded and buff; she is a porcelain doll with Wednesday Addams hair and skin.

From Los Angeles Times

I close the toilet seat and perch on the porcelain lid.

From Literature

Beside them was a porcelain pot of tea and three little cups.

From Literature