crockery

noun

Meaning

Plates, dishes, cups, and other similar items made of fired clay or ceramic, typically used for serving or eating food.

Examples

  • She spent the afternoon polishing the antique crockery that had been in her family for generations.
  • The restaurant uses heavy-duty crockery designed to withstand the high temperatures of a commercial dishwasher.

Synonyms: dishes, tableware, ceramics, earthenware