chinaware
Americannoun
noun
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articles made of china, esp those made for domestic use
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(modifier) made of china
Etymology
Origin of chinaware
1625–35; china + ware 1; replacing Cheney ware, probably < Hindi < Persian chīnī Chinese
Example Sentences
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It was a secure space, where gilded chocolate pots and expensive chinaware were kept.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2023
From neoclassical to Egyptian revival, from Chinese to cubist, chinaware patterns reflect interior design and decoration trends of the period.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023
Commemorative chinaware is on sale: “Bring your King Charles III Coronation Mug to the street party!”
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2023
Upholstered Victorian chairs, a tea set, a crib, and chinaware suggest a comfortable but not luxurious lifestyle.
From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2020
She brushes fiery debris off her shoulders and sighs as she tiptoes through pieces of broken furniture and chinaware.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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