ceramic Definition
ce·ramic (sə ram′ik)
adjective
- of or relating to pottery, earthenware, tile, porcelain, etc.
- of ceramics
Etymology: Gr keramikos < keramos, potter's clay, pottery
noun
- the art or work of making objects of baked clay, as pottery, earthenware, etc.
- an object made of such materials: often used in pl.
ceramic Usage Examples
Converse of object
- decorate: Desvres has been famous for centuries for the manufacture of decorated ceramics.
- paint: Click here to learn more about Ann Boleyn Beginnings Artigiano Individually hand thrown and painted ceramics produced by the finest Italian craftsmen.
- teach: Top Steve Carter Steve has been making and teaching ceramics for 20 years.
- include: All items will be for sale and include ceramics, textiles, photography and jewelry.
- produce: The Garden Center sells the products it grows through its own onsite shop, as well as ceramics produced at the Center.
Adjective modifier
- sculptural: At the Art Schools of the 1950s a new movement of more overtly sculptural ceramics began to form.
- hand-painted: Pieces for the home include velvet cushions, hand-painted ceramics and other gorgeous gifts.
- figurative: Current Work Raku and smoke fired figurative ceramics and bowls.
- handmade: The surface of the concrete was finished by hand before the mosaic of tiles, mirrors and handmade ceramics was applied.
- Oriental: These paintings will be complemented by French sculpture, Oriental ceramics and a spectacular decorated piano designed by William Morris.
- Chinese: There remains an Islamic sultan in Ternate in his great palace full of Chinese ceramics of all epochs.
Modifies a noun
- hob: Kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, 4 ring ceramic hob, oven, grill, microwave, fridge with freezer section.
- tiling: The kitchen will have chrome electrical sockets and ceramic tiling to floors.
- tile: Ceramic tiles to three walls, obscure double glazed window to rear, radiator.
- capacitor: Many ceramic capacitors of high value show random small variations in value.
- ware: Jasper is the name of a famous type of ceramic ware made by Wedgwood.
- assemblage: Despite that, it contains a hefty section on the theory of statistical analysis of ceramic assemblages and a number of case studies.
Noun used with modifier
- piezoelectric: Keywords: Piezoelectric ceramics, actuators, sensors, electrical stress, mechanical stress.
- studio: A talk by Josie Walter, on studio ceramics of the 60s & 70s.
- painting: Ceramic Paws at Holme Grange Craft Village provides a peaceful countryside location - ideal for painting ceramics.

