Synonyms

crockery

American

[krok-uh-ree] / ˈkrɒk ə ri /

noun

crocks collectively; earthenware.

crockery British

/ ˈkrɒkərɪ /

noun

china dishes, earthen vessels, etc, collectively

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Etymology

Origin of crockery

First recorded in 1710–20; crock ¹ + -ery

Example Sentences

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Before we had time to ask any more questions, Mama stood up and started opening drawers, fetching crockery and serviettes.

From Literature

I chuckled to myself as I prized my new crockery out of the ashes with sticks.

From Literature

Deena is one of a reportedly growing number of women choosing to pay to hammer and bash old items such as TVs, furniture and crockery whilst kitted out in specialist protective gear.

From BBC

Ms. Wilson recounts more than 30 of the stories she gathered from people about the powerful lure their crockery seem to possess.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was a crash of broken crockery in the parlor, as if a tea tray had been upended.

From Literature

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