noun Uncommon

ceramics

Ceramics (noun) means the craft or study of making objects from fired clay. Example: “She studied ceramics at art school.”

noun

The craft or study of making objects from fired clay.

"She studied ceramics at art school."

Objects made from fired clay, considered as a group.

"The gallery has a fine collection of ancient ceramics."

How to use ceramics

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe art of making pottery-type objects, or such objects collectively.

Easily confused with

pottery →

Common pairings

ceramics class a collection of ceramics

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Rhymes for ceramics

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ceramics” mean?

The word “ceramics” means the craft or study of making objects from fired clay. In plain terms, the art of making pottery-type objects, or such objects collectively.

How do you use “ceramics” in a sentence?

Here is “ceramics” used in a sentence: “She studied ceramics at art school.”

What part of speech is “ceramics”?

“Ceramics” is a noun.

Is “ceramics” a common word?

“Ceramics” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ceramics” have?

“Ceramics” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the craft or study of making objects from fired clay.