Crockery: meaning, definitions and examples

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crockery

 

[ หˆkrษ’kษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in the kitchen

Crockery refers to a collection of dishes, plates, cups, and other utensils used for serving food or beverages. It is typically made of ceramic or porcelain material and is commonly found in kitchens and dining rooms.

Synonyms

china, dishes, tableware

Examples of usage

  • It's important to handle crockery with care to avoid breakage.
  • She set the table with the finest crockery for the dinner party.
  • The crockery in this restaurant is beautifully designed and elegant.

Translations

Translations of the word "crockery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น louรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschirr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peralatan makan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพััƒะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naczynia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vaisselle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vajilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงanak รงรถmlek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹๊ธฐ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกdobรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ riady

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้คๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posoda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borรฐbรบnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะดั‹ั-ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒฃแƒ แƒญแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qab-qacaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vajilla

Etymology

The term 'crockery' originated in the 18th century from the word 'crock,' which referred to a ceramic jar used for holding liquids. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader range of ceramic and porcelain utensils used for dining. Crockery has been an essential part of kitchenware for centuries, serving both functional and decorative purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,173, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.