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- [krok-uh-ree]
- /ˈkrɒk ə ri/
- /ˈkrɒk.ər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krok-uh-ree]
- /ˈkrɒk ə ri/
Definitions of crockery word
- uncountable noun crockery Crockery is the plates, cups, saucers, and dishes that you use at meals. 3
- noun crockery china dishes, earthen vessels, etc, collectively 3
- noun crockery earthenware pots, jars, dishes, etc. 3
- noun crockery crocks collectively; earthenware. 1
- noun crockery Plates, dishes, cups, and other similar items, esp. ones made of earthenware or china. 1
- noun crockery earthenware, dishes 1
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Origin of crockery
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-20; crock1 + -ery
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Parts of speech for Crockery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crockery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crockery
noun crockery
- pottery — ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware.
- porcelain — a strong, vitreous, translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a low temperature, the glaze then fired at a very high temperature.
- ceramics — the art and techniques of producing articles of clay, porcelain, etc
- tableware — the dishes, utensils, etc., used at the table.
- china — China is a hard white substance made from clay. It is used to make things such as cups, bowls, plates, and ornaments.
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