English · Nature & Environment
clay
/kleɪ/
[/kleɪ/]
sticky moldable earth
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A heavy, sticky type of earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pots and bricks.
Example
The potter shaped the wet clay on her wheel into a tall, elegant vase.
The potter shaped the wet clay on her wheel into a tall, elegant vase.
Etymology
From Old English 'claeg', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in art, construction, and geology.