English · Word Candidate

ceramic

/səˈɹæmɪk/

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Also seen as: ceramics

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Meaning · English

Made of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.

Adjective

A ceramic vase stood on the table.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, made by firing a material such as clay at a high temperature.

Noun

Joan made the dish from ceramic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An object made of this material.

Noun

Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “ceramic” mean?

Made of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.

Is “ceramic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.