Porcelain: meaning, definitions and examples
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porcelain
[ ˈpɔːrsəlɪn ]
kitchenware
A type of ceramic material made by heating materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C. It is known for its strength, toughness, and translucence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her collection of porcelain teacups is displayed in a glass cabinet.
- The porcelain plates were delicately painted with floral patterns.
- The teapot was made of fine porcelain and had a gold trim.
- The porcelain figurines on the mantelpiece were a family heirloom.
- She carefully washed the porcelain vase to remove any dust.
Translations
Translations of the word "porcelain" in other languages:
🇵🇹 porcelana
🇮🇳 चीनी मिट्टी
🇩🇪 Porzellan
🇮🇩 porselen
🇺🇦 порцеляна
🇵🇱 porcelana
🇯🇵 磁器 (じき)
🇫🇷 porcelaine
🇪🇸 porcelana
🇹🇷 porselen
🇰🇷 도자기 (도자기)
🇸🇦 خزف
🇨🇿 porcelán
🇸🇰 porcelán
🇨🇳 瓷器 (cíqì)
🇸🇮 porcelan
🇮🇸 postulín
🇰🇿 фарфор
🇬🇪 ფაიფური
🇦🇿 porselen
🇲🇽 porcelana
Word origin
The word 'porcelain' originated from the Italian word 'porcellana', which means 'cowrie shell', due to the resemblance of the smooth and shiny surface of porcelain to the surface of cowrie shells. Porcelain has been produced in China for centuries and was highly prized in Europe for its beauty and durability. The Chinese were the first to develop true porcelain using kaolin clay, and it became known as 'China' in English. The production of porcelain spread to other parts of the world, and today it is a popular material for kitchenware, decorative items, and artistic creations.