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

Derived Forms

• ceramist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceramics¹

First recorded in 1855–60; ceramic, -ics

Example Sentences

The British Museum is to receive what is believed to be the highest-value gift ever received by a UK museum with the acquisition of £1bn worth of Chinese ceramics.

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The donation will take the number of Chinese ceramics held by the British Museum to 10,000 pieces, making it one of the most important collections of such items of any public institution outside the Chinese-speaking world.

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Highlights from the foundation's donation include the David vases from 1351, which revolutionised the dating for blue and white ceramics with their discovery.

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The British Museum is to be given Chinese ceramics worth £1bn in what is believed to be the highest-value gift received by a UK museum.

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The move will bring the museum's collection of Chinese ceramics to 10,000 pieces.

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Related Words

• wares