sanitary ware

noun

1. plumbing fixtures, as sinks or toilet bowls, made of ceramic material or enameled metal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sanitary ware¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Xiao Haicheng, of Foshan Gaoming Yuehua Sanitary Ware, said the maker of jacuzzis and luxury showers plans to push sales to countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative, to help offset this year's revenue drop of 30% in sales to Europe, its main market.

From Reuters

Documents seen by the BBC suggest that companies in the network including Quantus Division Ltd made and received payments said to be for goods such as food, lighting, electronic goods, building materials and even sanitary ware.

From BBC

Food, television sets, even sanitary ware.

From The Guardian

My love of running, I believe, has meant peri-menopause and menopause have had no impact on my life beyond not needing to buy sanitary ware.

From The Guardian

Executives for one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tiles and sanitary ware by capacity are now betting the long wait on Iran is about to pay off.

From Wall Street Journal