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porcelain

/ˈpɔɹs(ə)lɪn/noun3 syllables

Porcelain means: ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic.

Synonyms for porcelain3

also used for porcelain

china, chinaware, cowrie

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What does porcelain mean?1

noun

1

ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Porcelain in a sentence

  • It's a mixture of ceramics, porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware.unknown
  • Jamin's porcelain complexion has a delicate glow, reflecting her impeccable skincare routine.Amastan
  • In the guest room, there was a wooden washstand with a porcelain bowl.LeviHighway
  • This hand painted porcelain squirrel figurine is a family heirloom.Hybrid
  • He moved around like an elephant in a porcelain store.JustRandomUsr
  • The plates and cups are made of porcelain.sundown
  • Amanda looked like a porcelain doll in a dress.Amastan
  • My aunt had a collection of porcelain dolls.sundown

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Forms of porcelain

as a noun

plural
porcelains