pottery

see definition of pottery

nouncontainers made from clay; clay art

Synonyms for pottery

noun containers made from clay; clay art

clay

noun. workable earth material

container

noun. holder for physical object

containers

noun. holder for physical object

crockery

noun. earthenware

dish

noun. eating receptacle

Word Origin & History

late 15c., "a potter's workshop," from Old French poterie (13c.), from potier (see potter (n.)). Attested from 1727 as "the potter's art;" from 1785 as "potteryware."

Example Sentences for pottery

We do not know which genius first discovered the use of pottery but he deserves a statue.

There is a pottery shop with two ovens for baking the vases.

The Greeks were also painters, makers of pottery, and workers in gold and silver.

He was passing by in his carriage this great khawaja, when we were coming out of the pottery.

So Fluff read the famous piece of pottery, to the great delight of all.

The Indians had used it for countless generations in their search for pottery clay.

The evidence is almost entirely that of pottery discovered on the site.

The pottery when cold may be dressed on a grindstone if necessary.

The Picts and Scots have left nothing at all approaching to their pottery work.

It is not a question as to the quality or style of pottery; it is salt that is needed.