pottery

noun

pot·​tery ˈpä-tə-rē 

plural potteries

1

: a place where clayware is made and fired

2

a

: the art or craft of the potter

b

: the manufacture of clayware

3

: clayware

especially : earthenware as distinguished from porcelain and stoneware and from brick and tile

Synonyms

• crockery
• earthenware
• stoneware

Examples of pottery in a Sentence

He has collected pottery for years.

She was a painter for years before she discovered pottery.

Recent Examples on the Web

The resort uses solar panels to heat its water and sources local textiles, potteries, and ingredients to support the surrounding community. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025

The annual festival highlights locally made art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods and artisan wares, according to the release. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025

While working in the northwestern sector of the temple complex, a joint French-Egyptian archaeological team found pottery dating to the 26th dynasty, or between 664 and 525 B.C., according to a Feb. 28 Facebook post from the Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025

Uptown Art Expo: Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pottery

• cautery
• lottery
• watery

Kids Definition

pottery

noun

pot·​tery ˈpät-ə-rē 

plural potteries

1

: a place where clay articles (as pots and vases) are made

2

: the art of the potter : ceramics

3

: articles made from clay that is shaped while moist and hardened by heat