Ceramic (Noun)
Meaning
An artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The museum displayed a beautiful ceramic vase from ancient Greece that was over 2,000 years old.
- She carefully placed the delicate ceramic figurine on the shelf to avoid breaking it.
- The artist spent hours crafting the intricate ceramic sculpture that would be the centerpiece of the exhibition.
- The archaeologists carefully excavated the ceramic shards from the ancient settlement to piece together the history of the site.
- The ceramic tile was made from a combination of clay and other minerals, then fired in a kiln to create a durable and water-resistant surface.