Clay

Pronunciation: /kleɪ/

Definitions of clay

noun a natural material made of very fine particles of earth or rock that becomes hard when it is dried or baked

Example Sentences

A1 I made a small bowl out of clay in my art class.

A2 The children enjoyed playing with clay and making different shapes.

B1 The artist sculpted a beautiful statue out of clay.

B2 The potter used a special technique to shape the clay into a perfect vase.

C1 The archaeologist discovered ancient clay tablets that contained important historical information.

C2 The master sculptor's intricate clay sculptures were highly sought after by collectors.

Examples of clay in a Sentence

formal The artist molded the clay into a beautiful sculpture.

informal Let's get our hands dirty and play with some clay!

slang I heard she's really good at working with clay, like a pro.

figurative His words were like shaping clay, molding my thoughts into something new.

Grammatical Forms of clay

• past tense: clayed
• plural: clays
• comparative: clayier
• superlative: clayiest
• present tense: clay
• future tense: will clay
• perfect tense: have clayed
• continuous tense: is claying
• singular: clay
• positive degree: clay
• infinitive: to clay
• gerund: claying
• participle: clayed

Origin and Evolution of clay

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'clay' originates from the Old English word 'clæg' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'klaijaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clay' has retained its basic meaning of a natural material composed of fine-grained minerals, but its usage has expanded to include various applications in pottery, construction, and other industries.