stoneware
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstoʊnˌwɛər/
Definition
A type of pottery fired at high temperatures until it becomes non-porous and glass-like.
Examples
She prefers using stoneware plates for daily meals because they are much harder to chip than porcelain.
The kitchen was filled with rustic stoneware bowls that had been hand-thrown by a local potter.
Because stoneware is fired at such high heat, it is safe to use in both the microwave and the dishwasher.
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