noun
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ceramics
Ceramics (noun) means the craft or study of making objects from fired clay. Example: “She studied ceramics at art school.”
noun
1
The craft or study of making objects from fired clay.
"She studied ceramics at art school."
2
Objects made from fired clay, considered as a group.
"The gallery has a fine collection of ancient ceramics."
How to use ceramics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe art of making pottery-type objects, or such objects collectively.
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ceramics class
a collection of ceramics
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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.
