Pottery Terminology

noun a type of rich and creamy soup made from shellfish or other seafood

adjective referring to something related to bisque, such as bisque pottery

• The chef prepared a delicious lobster bisque for the special event.
• I love ordering a bowl of seafood bisque from that restaurant.
• Let's grab some bisque before heading to the party.
• Her words were like a comforting bisque for his troubled mind.

verb to cover with a smooth, shiny, or glassy coating

adjective having a smooth, shiny, or glassy surface

• The glazed finish on the ceramic vase gave it a shiny and smooth appearance.
• I love the glazed donuts from that bakery down the street.
• Let's grab some glazed munchkins for breakfast tomorrow.
• Her eyes were glazed over with tears as she listened to the heartbreaking news.

noun a large container typically made of earthenware or glass, with a narrow mouth and a handle

• The waiter poured water from the jug into our glasses.
• Can you pass me the jug of milk, please?
• I chugged the whole jug of soda in one go.
• She poured her heart out to him, like water from a jug.

noun a small, shallow dish for holding a cup or small plate

• The waiter carefully placed the saucer under the teacup before serving it to the customer.
• Can you pass me that saucer so I can put my coffee mug on it?
• I accidentally knocked over the saucer and it shattered into pieces.
• Her eyes widened like a saucer when she saw the surprise party waiting for her.

noun a type of traditional Spanish clay water pitcher, typically used to keep water cool

• The botijo is a traditional Spanish clay pitcher used to keep water cool.
• I always bring my botijo to the beach to stay hydrated.
• Hey, pass me that botijo so I can take a sip.
• His heart was like a botijo, always keeping his emotions cool and collected.