: 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
Recent Examples on the WebInside, the two-story pad has an airy, contemporary feel thanks to 26-foot ceilings, multiple glass chandeliers and Italian porcelain walls and flooring. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2022 The attic floor was covered with personal papers, and rooms were scattered with porcelain knickknacks and shoes. Chris Moody, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Handmade with porcelain, these delicate little succulent earrings would look so precious on a plant lover's lobes. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 An Italian porcelain mezzo fireplace stretches to the ceiling, creating a stunning visual whether viewed from above or below. Brianna Griff, Chron, 4 Sep. 2022 Usually, porcelain-coated grill grates are made of either iron or steel beneath the surface. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 One of Kyocera’s early jobs was supplying porcelain parts for Panasonic television sets. Chieko Tsuneoka, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 These thin engravings were usually made from translucent materials like porcelain or wax. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The handwoven English suitcase-style carryall comes with two each of seven-inch porcelain plates, five-ounce mugs and three-piece utensil sets, plus a salt and shaker set and a waiter’s style corkcrew. Nicole Charky-chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle French porcelaine cowrie shell, porcelain, from Italian porcellana, from porcello vulva, literally, little pig, from Latin porcellus, diminutive of porcus pig, vulva; from the shape of the shell — more at farrow