English · Arts & Literature
ceramics
/sɪˈræm.ɪks/
[/sɪˈræm.ɪks/]
pottery art
Advancednoun
Definition
The art of making objects from clay that is hardened by heat, such as pots and tiles.
Example
She fell in love with ceramics after shaping her first lopsided but charming little clay bowl.
She fell in love with ceramics after shaping her first lopsided but charming little clay bowl.
Etymology
From Greek 'keramikos' (of pottery), from 'keramos' (potter's clay).
How & Where It’s Used
Covers both functional pottery and fine-art objects.