stoneware

noun

stone·​ware ˈstōn-ˌwer 

: a strong opaque ceramic ware that is high-fired, well vitrified, and nonporous

Synonyms of stoneware

• pottery
• ceramics

Examples of stoneware in a Sentence

collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens

Recent Examples on the Web

They at first preferred buncheong, a rustic style of stoneware decorated with white slip, gorgeously epitomized by a late 15th-century bowl marked by wide sweeps of pale brushwork on its interior and exterior, nothing more. —Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

The six-piece stoneware set from Martha Stewart is oven, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave safe. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026

With its high-gloss finish and bold, inky glaze, Anthropologie’s Rowen stoneware bundle is for the maximalist host. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026

Vibrant sauces and edible flowers on stoneware. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stoneware

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

stoneware

noun

stone·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: a clay pottery used for storage utensils, tile, and ornamental wares