ceramics

[suh-ram-iks]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing.

2. (used with a plural verb),  articles of earthenware, porcelain, etc.

ceramics

/ ˈsɛrəmɪst, sɪˈræmɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the art and techniques of producing articles of clay, porcelain, etc

Other Word Forms

• ceramist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceramics¹

First recorded in 1855–60; ceramic, -ics

Example Sentences

The town’s souvenir shops have begun to sell basilica-themed magnets, ceramics and prayer plaques.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this month, the Louvre announced the closure of a gallery showcasing Greek ceramics due to structural concerns.

Read more on BBC

“Ghost” is for the lovelorn ceramics obsessives; “Soul” for the jazz lovers; “Beetlejuice” for the freaks.

Read more on Salon

For some people, it’s bowling, or ceramics, or tinkering with motorcycles.

Read more on Salon

The Campana Gallery - consisting of nine rooms which host Greek ceramics - will remain shut as engineers investigate "certain beams supporting the floors", the Louvre said.

Read more on BBC

Related Words

• wares