ceramic
adjective
ce·ram·ic
| \ sə-ˈra-mik
, especially British kə-\
, especially British kə-\
Definition of ceramic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature
also
: of or relating to such a product
ceramic
nounDefinition of ceramic (Entry 2 of 2)
1
ceramics plural in form but singular in construction
: the art or process of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture
Examples of ceramic in a Sentence
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That price, of course, will climb steeply if the optional carbon fiber roof, carbon fiber packages (for interior and exterior) and carbon-ceramic brake rotors, and special thin-spoke wheels are purchased. — Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, "Red-carpet rockets: Is 500 hp now theadmission price to supercar club?," 30 Aug. 2019 Chief among those changes will be new ceramic and titanium case designs that add additional design flair. — Don Reisinger, Fortune, "Apple Sends Invites to Sept. 10 Event. Here’s What to Expect," 29 Aug. 2019 The company will also likely show off new Apple Watches, rumored to be made out of ceramic and titanium, as well as potentially some updates to its iPad and MacBook lines. — Mike Murphy, Quartz, "Apple’s next iPhone event will be held on Sept. 10," 29 Aug. 2019 One of the garden’s defining features is a five-paneled ceramic mural with each panel representing a period of Ethiopian history. — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, "Ethiopian Cultural Garden dedication and 10 more things to do in Cleveland this weekend," 24 Aug. 2019 References to new ceramic and titanium models have been found in an early version of iOS 13, Apple’s latest mobile operating system. — Los Angeles Times, "Apple’s next line of iPhones is all about the camera," 22 Aug. 2019 The light walls and ceramic tile floor provide a counterbalance. — John Ellement, Boston.com Real Estate, "Home of the Week: Farmhand quarters serve as office suite in Needham antique," 21 Aug. 2019 Pat had a varied life, as a teacher in New York City, NY, a ceramic restorer and tutor in London, England, and as a Realtor in Fort Lauderdale, FL. — sun-sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 8/15," 15 Aug. 2019 Bialetti stovetop espresso makers are suitable for use on gas, electric, and ceramic hobs. — Laurie Jennings, Good Housekeeping, "This Coffee Maker Saves Me $3,500 a Year," 2 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The matte-blue paint seen here is an additional $3950, while other options like the $8950 carbon-ceramic brakes and a $5300 carbon-fiber exterior trim package can push the price up even further. — Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, "The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster Costs Almost $27,000 More than the Coupe," 30 May 2019 One thing that sets the city apart from others on the island is its ceramics, and one of the most fascinating examples can be found on the staircase of Santa Maria del Monte, whose 142 steps are decorated with beautiful tiles. — Harper's BAZAAR, "A Guide to Sicily’s Can’t-Miss Hotspots," 6 Aug. 2019 Until opening their new factory, the trio used to hand-make all of their ceramics in an old tobacco farm in Madison County, just outside Asheville. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "An Insider’s Guide to Asheville, the Arts-Filled City Where Pottery Is Thriving," 23 Nov. 2018 The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge hosts Pitelka, who has been professionally involved in ceramics for more than 40 years. — La Cañada Valley Sun, "La Cañada area events," 30 July 2019 Karen Tharp, a grad student in ceramics at Ohio State University, also assisted the sculpting team this year in the exhibit, which took about 500 hours in all to complete. — Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com, "Ohio State Fair butter cow commemorates moooo-n landing," 23 July 2019 The juried show will include the work of 100-plus artists from Michigan and elsewhere who specialize in ceramics, wood, fiber, painting and more. — Greg Crawford, Detroit Free Press, "The weekend: Fourth of July in Clawson, Rib Fest, Camaro Superfest, Oakland County Fair," 3 July 2019 Jemison took studio art classes, making ceramics, silk screenings and other forms of art. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Art and space: 'A quest never to end'," 12 June 2019 So Rosie spent much of her free time making ceramics, paintings, and drawings. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "Rosie LaJaguara Is the Artist Making “Shirt Poetry”," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ceramic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for ceramic
ceramic
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of ceramic
: made of clay that has been heated to a very high temperature so that it becomes hard
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ceramic
noun
ce·ram·ic
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Kids Definition of ceramic
1
ceramics plural
: the art of making things (as pottery or tiles) of baked clay
2
: a product made by baking clay
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