porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpȯr-s(ə-)lən 
1
: a hard, fine-grained, sonorous, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and a feldspathic rock and is fired at a high temperature
called also hard-paste porcelain, true porcelain
Examples of porcelain in a Sentence
The bowl is made of porcelain.
Recent Examples on the Web
The cultural offerings are further enriched by the local club scene, various festivals (such as folklore and music festivals), porcelain festivals, the Karlovy Vary Cultural Summer, the opening of the spa season, and more.
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
In the News Mud Australia announces winner of the Shelley Simpson Ceramic Prize
Photo: Fiona Susanto
Indigenous artist Alfred Lowe has been named the 2024 winner of porcelain homewares brand Mud Australia’s $10,000 Shelley Simpson Ceramic Prize.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
While vintage replicas of the sink are popular, they can also be found in modern styles beyond their porcelain origins.
—Chantal Lamers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024
Headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino near Florence, Ginori 1735 is well known for its exquisite porcelain, and has undergone some big changes in recent years.
—David Moin, WWD, 20 June 2024
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
In the News Mud Australia announces winner of the Shelley Simpson Ceramic Prize
Photo: Fiona Susanto
Indigenous artist Alfred Lowe has been named the 2024 winner of porcelain homewares brand Mud Australia’s $10,000 Shelley Simpson Ceramic Prize.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
While vintage replicas of the sink are popular, they can also be found in modern styles beyond their porcelain origins.
—Chantal Lamers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024
Headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino near Florence, Ginori 1735 is well known for its exquisite porcelain, and has undergone some big changes in recent years.
—David Moin, WWD, 20 June 2024
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porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən
ˈpȯr-
: a hard white ceramic ware used especially for dishes and chemical utensils
Medical Definition
porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən, ˈpȯr-
: a hard, fine-grained, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar and that has many uses in dentistry
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