crockery

noun

crock·​ery ˈkrä-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce crockery (audio)
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: earthenware

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a display of beautifully hand-painted crockery on the kitchen countertop
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The carrier on Wednesday unveiled new crockery for the cabins, new Missoni mini pillows and fresh food and beverage menus, including Champagne served over sorbet and Blanton's bourbon. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Over the summer, the retailer expanded its clothing fabrics floor by 140 percent, taking over an area formerly dedicated to tableware, crockery and small home furnishings. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 In a crockery pot, my father steams cauliflower, stirring it round and round. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 The restaurants have handmade porcelain crockery and luxury Riedel glassware. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crockery

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First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crockery was in 1705

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“Crockery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crockery. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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