stoneware
noun
stone·ware
ˈstōn-ˌwer 
: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous
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collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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Some booths, like the fine sculptural porcelain and stoneware brought by Joan B. Mirviss, Ltd. (E5), exhibit our century with a devotion more commonly associated with design fairs such as Salon Art + Design.
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Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
That means items like Le Creuset Dutch ovens, normally a big splurge, are selling for as low as $108 today, and items that can elevate any dining set—like these stoneware serving platters—are 50 percent off.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
It’s made from anti-scratch stoneware that can repel temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Made from premium stoneware and finished with a scratch-resistant glaze, these cocottes are built to last and safe for storing in the freezer or using in the oven, microwave, or broiler.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
That means items like Le Creuset Dutch ovens, normally a big splurge, are selling for as low as $108 today, and items that can elevate any dining set—like these stoneware serving platters—are 50 percent off.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
It’s made from anti-scratch stoneware that can repel temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Made from premium stoneware and finished with a scratch-resistant glaze, these cocottes are built to last and safe for storing in the freezer or using in the oven, microwave, or broiler.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoneware. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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stoneware
noun
stone·ware
-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares
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