pottery

/ˈpɑtəri/
noun
  1. Objects made from clay that are shaped and then hardened by heat, such as pots, vases, and dishes.
    • She collects antique pottery from the Ming dynasty.
    • He broke a piece of pottery while cleaning the shelf.
    • The museum has a beautiful display of Native American pottery.
  2. The art, craft, or process of making clay objects.
    • She took a class in pottery at the community center.
    • Pottery has been practiced for thousands of years.
    • His hobby is pottery, and he makes mugs for all his friends.
  3. A place where pottery objects are made; a potter's workshop.
    • The old pottery has been turned into a studio for artists.
    • The local pottery sells handmade bowls and plates.
    • We visited a pottery in the countryside and watched the potter at work.
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