pottery
US /ˈpɑtɚi/
Definition
ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The museum has a fine collection of ancient pottery from the region.
Synonyms
- ceramicsthe art of making and decorating pottery
- earthenwareceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
Collocations
- Easy make handmade clay potteryto create, produce, or cause regarding handmade clay pottery
- Medium traditional ceramic pottery workshopdescribing traditional ceramic pottery workshop (consisting of or derived from tradition)
- Hard ancient archaeological pottery artifactsdescribing ancient archaeological pottery artifacts (a very old person)
- Very Hard master the delicate art of fine potteryto master the delicate art of fine pottery, meaning to be or become completely proficient or skilled in
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.