Terra cotta: meaning, definitions and examples

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terra cotta

 

[ หŒterษ™ หˆkษ’tษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clay pottery

Terra cotta refers to a type of clay-based ceramic material used for making pottery, sculptures, and architectural decorations. It is known for its natural reddish-brown color and porous texture. Terra cotta has been widely used in various civilizations throughout history.

Synonyms

ceramics, clayware, earthenware

Examples of usage

  • The artist sculpted a beautiful terra cotta vase.
  • The ancient Greeks often used terra cotta for their pottery.
Context #2 | Noun

color

Terra cotta is also used to describe a color that resembles the natural reddish-brown hue of clay. It is commonly used in interior design and fashion to evoke warmth and earthiness.

Synonyms

brick, clay, rust

Examples of usage

  • The walls were painted in a lovely terra cotta shade.
  • She wore a dress in a terra cotta color for the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "terra cotta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terracota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€ เค•เคพ เคฌเคฐเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Terrakotta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terakota

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะฐะบะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ terakota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒฉใ‚ณใƒƒใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terre cuite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terracota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terrakota

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ๋ผ์ฝ”ํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงูƒูˆุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terakota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ terakota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ถๅœŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ terakota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ terrakotta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฐะบะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terrakota

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terracota

Etymology

The term 'terra cotta' originates from Italian, meaning 'baked earth'. It has been used for centuries to create pottery, sculptures, and architectural elements due to its durability and unique color. The use of terra cotta dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, who valued its versatility and aesthetic appeal.