porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpȯr-s(ə-)lən 
1
: a hard, fine-grained, sonorous, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and a feldspathic rock and is fired at a high temperature
called also hard-paste porcelain, true porcelain
Examples of porcelain in a Sentence
The bowl is made of porcelain.
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Stoneware: The most durable of all ceramic dinnerware, stoneware dinnerware sets are made from a coarser type of clay than porcelain but are usually kiln fired to similar temperatures.
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Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
The Super Bowl champion Eagles just showed us how important great blocking is, and Miami’s need is accentuated by having a quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa who is made of porcelain and must be protected like an heirloom vase sitting high on a narrow shelf.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
The global impact of Chinese porcelain is explored at the Foundation through innovative curation and the importance of ceramics as a fine art form is given an unprecedented international platform.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Drano can be especially damaging to more delicate materials, like porcelain, which might not be able to withstand the heat generated by the chemical reaction, resulting in cracking.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
The Super Bowl champion Eagles just showed us how important great blocking is, and Miami’s need is accentuated by having a quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa who is made of porcelain and must be protected like an heirloom vase sitting high on a narrow shelf.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
The global impact of Chinese porcelain is explored at the Foundation through innovative curation and the importance of ceramics as a fine art form is given an unprecedented international platform.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Drano can be especially damaging to more delicate materials, like porcelain, which might not be able to withstand the heat generated by the chemical reaction, resulting in cracking.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for porcelain
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porcelain. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən
ˈpȯr-
: a hard white ceramic ware used especially for dishes and chemical utensils
Medical Definition
porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən, ˈpȯr-
: a hard, fine-grained, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar and that has many uses in dentistry
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