crockery

noun

crock·​ery ˈkrä-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce crockery (audio)

Examples of crockery in a Sentence

a display of beautifully hand-painted crockery on the kitchen countertop
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La Colombe in Cape Town sells covetable crockery and cutlery designed by local artisans—including a ceramic beehive, a tribute to the region’s honey. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024 The cupboards are stocked with Gien crockery and Fortnum & Mason tea bags. Jo Rodgers, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024 Beverages highlighted tequila and mezcal, and the restaurant worked with Mexican artisans to source its crockery and glassware. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 Vintage China Styling your bookshelves or walls with vintage china plates or crockery is a great way to add some class and charm to your space. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crockery 

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crockery was in 1715

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“Crockery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crockery. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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crockery

noun
crock·​ery ˈkräk-(ə-)rē How to pronounce crockery (audio)

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