graniteware

gran·ite·ware

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gran-it-wair]
- /ˈgræn ɪtˌwɛər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gran-it-wair]
- /ˈgræn ɪtˌwɛər/

Definitions of graniteware word

noun graniteware a kind of ironware with a gray, stonelike enamel. 1
noun graniteware pottery with a speckled appearance like that of granite. 1
noun graniteware a semivitreous white pottery somewhat harder than earthenware. 1
noun graniteware A speckled form of earthenware imitating the appearance of granite. 1
noun graniteware iron vessels coated with enamel of a granite-like appearance 0
noun graniteware a type of very durable white semivitreous pottery 0

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Origin of graniteware

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; granite + ware1

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Parts of speech for Graniteware

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Graniteware

graniteware popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

graniteware usage trend in Literature

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