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chinaware

chinaware

1 4.9
Dishes and cups made from fine porcelain used at the table
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɪnəˌwɛr/
translation icon : porcelana
  • She delicately placed the antique chinaware on the table for the guests to admire.

Examples

  • The hull fracture was described as the sound of breaking chinaware, but as it continued, it was like a loud roar.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Here is an example of some of the church's chinaware brought over from the Netherlands.

    First Reformed (2018)

  • They were as white as chinaware.

    Academic text (1995)

  • They also have access to many modern commodities, such as beer, atlas, guns, and chinaware.

    Academic text (1995)

  • We are sitting among linens and clothes, boxes and folders, books, vases, and old chinaware.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Maybe I'd even threaten you with dire consequences for not acknowledging the Blessed Chinaware.

    Blog text (2)

  • There is framed art, beautiful flowers, and daily accessories like caneware and stationery holders, fine chinaware, and a large statue of Buddha.

    Blog text (8)

  • Pancho watched intently as the robots' padded claws gripped the chinaware and crystal.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • The elegant dinner party featured beautifully arranged plates and cups made of chinaware.

  • The shop specializes in fine chinaware, showcasing a variety of exquisite dishes and teacups.

Synonyms

china
vschinaware
76 3.6

Delicate, high-quality dishes made of porcelain for special occasions

is the same but used more generally rather than only for formal events
porcelain
vschinaware
58 4.3

A hard white clay people make dishes, cups, and vases from

is about table items made from that material rather than the material itself
crockery
vschinaware
  • UK
6 3.5

Plates, cups, and dishes used for serving or eating food

focuses on items made only from high-quality porcelain rather than earthenware
dinnerware
vschinaware
5 2.7

Items like plates and bowls for serving and eating food at a meal

is about items made from high-quality porcelain regardless of meal use
tableware
vschinaware
2 2.7

Plates, glasses, and cutlery used for serving and eating food at a table

is limited to dining items made from high-quality porcelain not all utensils
bone china
vschinaware
2 4.4

Fine white porcelain made with powdered bone that is strong and slightly see-through

is general table items made from high-quality porcelain rather than a specific formula
dishware
vschinaware
  • US
1 2.8

Plates, bowls, and cups used for serving and eating food

is used for items made specifically from high-quality porcelain not any material
whiteware
vschinaware
3.7

People use plates, bowls, and cups to serve food

is restricted to items made from high-quality porcelain rather than general ceramics
ceramic ware
vschinaware
3.0

Items like plates, cups and bowls made from baked clay used for serving or eating food

is only for table items made from high-quality porcelain not all ceramics

Surface Forms

chinaware singular
chinawares plural

Morphology

chinaware = china + ware (transparent) = china + ware

Direct compound of 'china' (porcelain) + 'ware' (goods), so the meaning 'dishes made of porcelain' is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word chinaware comes from china, because fine porcelain was first made in the country 'China', and ware means 'goods'. So chinaware is 'goods from China', and today it refers to the fine dishes and cups you use on special occasions.