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.
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This itinerary included a visit to a renowned maker of luxury linen, the oldest library in the country, an historic producer of porcelain and the city of Guimarães - the birthplace of Portugal – along with an excursion on the Douro River.
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Offering everything from custom porcelain veneers to All-on-4 implants and Invisalign, Dr. Bri’s practice is a haven for those seeking not just oral health, but total smile transformation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Outside that bathroom roller door, the Lineage VT kitchen block pulls more than just inspiration from the European market, featuring a countertop made from Italian porcelain.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Offering everything from custom porcelain veneers to All-on-4 implants and Invisalign, Dr. Bri’s practice is a haven for those seeking not just oral health, but total smile transformation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Related Articles Edward Hall said the second chapter, which also includes porcelain plates, tea cups, mugs and containers, introduced more earthy tones like terracotta and verde pino (Italian for pine green), and new characters like octopuses and sea horses.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Outside that bathroom roller door, the Lineage VT kitchen block pulls more than just inspiration from the European market, featuring a countertop made from Italian porcelain.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for porcelain
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porcelain. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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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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