ceramic

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adjective

ce·​ram·​ic sə-ˈra-mik 

 especially British  kə-

: of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature

also : of or relating to such a product

ceramic

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noun

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ceramics sə-ˈra-miks 

 especially British  kə-

plural in form but singular in construction : the art or process of making ceramic articles

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: a product of ceramic manufacture

Examples of ceramic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Everything is served up on beautiful ceramic dishes. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025

Beyond notes, the company has introduced other changes as part of its turnaround plan, including limiting mobile orders to 12 items per customers and reintroducing coffeehouse staples such as condiment bars and ceramic mugs. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025

Noun

This watch is a full kit, and represents one of the finest implementations of ceramic across the board. —Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025

Archaeologists found a series of planting pits arranged in parallel rows, along with fragments of ceramics dating to the Gallo-Roman period. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek keramikos, from keramos potter's clay, pottery

First Known Use

Adjective

1850, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ceramic

1 of 2 adjective

ce·​ram·​ic sə-ˈram-ik 

: of or relating to the manufacture of a product (as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made from a nonmetallic mineral by heating at high temperatures

ceramic

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plural : the art of making ceramic articles

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: a product of ceramic manufacture