Pottery

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑtəri/

Definitions of pottery

noun a type of ceramic ware made from clay that is fired at a high temperature, such as earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a beautiful pottery vase at the market.

A2 My grandmother enjoys making pottery in her spare time.

B1 The pottery class teaches students how to create different types of ceramics.

B2 The pottery exhibition showcased the work of talented artists from around the world.

C1 The intricate designs on the pottery were a testament to the artist's skill and creativity.

C2 The ancient pottery found at the archaeological site provided valuable insights into the culture of the civilization.

Examples of pottery in a Sentence

formal The pottery class focused on traditional techniques and designs.

informal I love making pottery in my spare time, it's so relaxing.

slang Let's get our hands dirty and play with some pottery today!

figurative Her mind was a blank canvas waiting to be molded like a piece of pottery.

Grammatical Forms of pottery

• plural: potteries
• comparative: more pottery
• superlative: most pottery
• present tense: pottery
• future tense: will pottery
• perfect tense: have pottery
• continuous tense: is pottering
• singular: pottery
• positive degree: pottery
• infinitive: to pottery
• gerund: pottering
• participle: pottered

Origin and Evolution of pottery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pottery' comes from the Old French word 'poterie', which is derived from the Latin word 'potus' meaning 'drinking vessel'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pottery' has come to refer to the art and craft of making objects out of clay and other ceramic materials, rather than just drinking vessels specifically.