Agateware

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡətˌwɛər/

Definitions of agateware

noun a type of pottery that is decorated with a pattern resembling the markings of agate

Example Sentences

A1 Agateware is a type of pottery with colored patterns.

A2 She bought a beautiful agateware vase for her living room.

B1 The artisan specialized in creating intricate agateware designs.

B2 Collectors often seek out rare agateware pieces for their collections.

C1 The museum curated an exhibit showcasing the history of agateware production.

C2 Art critics praised the artist's innovative use of agateware in their latest collection.

Examples of agateware in a Sentence

formal The artisan crafted a beautiful agateware vase using a traditional pottery technique.

informal I love how unique and colorful that agateware bowl is!

slang Check out this cool agateware mug I found at the thrift store.

figurative Her personality is like agateware - multi-layered and full of surprises.

Grammatical Forms of agateware

• past tense: agitated
• plural: agatewares
• comparative: more agateware
• superlative: most agateware
• present tense: agatewares
• future tense: will agateware
• perfect tense: have agatewared
• continuous tense: is agatewaring
• singular: agateware
• positive degree: agateware
• infinitive: to agateware
• gerund: agating
• participle: agated

Origin and Evolution of agateware

First Known Use: 1790 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'agateware' originates from the combination of the word 'agate' referring to a type of semi-precious stone with distinctive color patterns, and 'ware' which signifies an item made of a particular material or for a specific purpose.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'agateware' was used to describe pottery or ceramics that mimicked the color patterns of agate stones. Over time, the term has expanded to include any type of material or object that imitates the unique patterns found in agate.