pottery

• Nom désignant des objets en argile façonnés puis durcis par la chaleur, ainsi que l'art ou l'atelier liés à leur fabrication.

A noun referring to objects made from clay that are shaped and then hardened by heat, or to the craft or workshop involved in their production.

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1. Ceramic objectsA2formal

   Items made from clay that have been shaped and then hardened by heat, such as pots, dishes, and vases.

   Céramique (objets)

   • She bought a beautiful piece of pottery at the local market.
   • The museum has a large collection of ancient Greek pottery.
   • He carefully packed the pottery in bubble wrap for shipping.

   Synonymeschinaclaywarecrockeryearthenwareporcelainstoneware

2. The craft of making claywareB1formal

   The art or activity of making objects out of clay, especially using a potter's wheel and a kiln.

   La poterie (art de fabrication)

   • She took a class in pottery to learn how to use a wheel.
   • Pottery requires patience and a steady hand.
   • He has been practicing pottery for over ten years.

3. A potter's workshopB1formal

   A place where pottery is made or sold, often containing kilns and potter's wheels.

   Atelier de potier

   • The artist invited us to visit her pottery studio.
   • They run a small pottery in the countryside.
   • The pottery was filled with the smell of wet clay and glaze.

   Synonymesatelierstudioworkshop