ceramic
Pronunciation: [səˈræmɪk]
Word
Context: "materials"
(noun) a hard, shiny material made from clay and other minerals. We use it to make things like dishes, pots, and tiles.
Example
My mom bought a beautiful ceramic vase for the living room.
Example
The plastic dish broke easily, while the ceramic one lasted for years.
Example
Do you know how ceramic is made?
Context: "art and crafts"
(adjective) describing things made from ceramic material. If something is ceramic, it means it's made of that hard, shiny stuff from clay.
Example
She chose a ceramic mug for her coffee.
Example
The cloth cup isn't ceramic and won't hold hot liquids well.
Example
Is that cup ceramic or glass?
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