chinaware

[ chahy-nuh-wair ]

noun

1. dishes, ornaments, etc., made of china.

chinaware

/ ˈtʃaɪnəˌwɛə /

noun

1. articles made of china, esp those made for domestic use
2. modifier made of china

Word History and Origins

Origin of chinaware¹

1625–35; china + ware ¹; replacing Cheney ware, probably < Hindi < Persian chīnī Chinese

Example Sentences

It was a secure space, where gilded chocolate pots and expensive chinaware were kept.

From BBC

From neoclassical to Egyptian revival, from Chinese to cubist, chinaware patterns reflect interior design and decoration trends of the period.

From Seattle Times

Commemorative chinaware is on sale: “Bring your King Charles III Coronation Mug to the street party!”

From Los Angeles Times

The official chinaware to mark the coronation of King Charles III has been unveiled.

From BBC

She brushes fiery debris off her shoulders and sighs as she tiptoes through pieces of broken furniture and chinaware.

From Literature