Wedgwood
/'wed wud/
Definition
Proper noun:
- A type of pottery: A fine, high-quality ceramic ware, typically characterized by classical-style decoration in white on a blue background, originally produced by Josiah Wedgwood and his successors.
- A person: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), an influential English potter and entrepreneur who founded the Wedgwood company.
Adjective:
- Relating to the pottery: Of or pertaining to the style, quality, or type of pottery produced by the Wedgwood company.
- A specific color: Denoting a distinctive pale blue color characteristic of much classic Wedgwood pottery.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Pottery):
- The museum has a valuable collection of 18th-century Wedgwood.
- She collects antique Wedgwood with neoclassical designs.
Proper noun (Person):
- Wedgwood was a key figure in the industrialization of pottery manufacturing.
Adjective:
- The vase is a beautiful Wedgwood piece.
- She painted the room a soft Wedgwood blue.
Advanced Usage
"Wedgwood china": A common phrase referring specifically to the fine ceramic tableware produced by the Wedgwood company.
- The dinner service was made of delicate Wedgwood china.
"Wedgwood jasperware": Refers to the specific type of unglazed stoneware, most famously in blue with white reliefs, invented by Josiah Wedgwood.
- Jasperware is perhaps the most iconic of all Wedgwood products.
Variants and Related Words
- Wedgwoodian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Josiah Wedgwood, his work, or his style.
- The vase's design showed a Wedgwoodian influence.
Synonyms
- Jasperware (n): Specifically for the unglazed stoneware type.
- Fine china / Pottery (n): More general terms for high-quality ceramic ware.
Related Phrases
- Blue and white pottery: A descriptive phrase for the classic color scheme, though not exclusive to Wedgwood.
- Neoclassical pottery: Describes the artistic style often associated with Wedgwood designs.
Noun
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a type of pottery made by Josiah Wedgwood and his successors; typically has a classical decoration in white on a blue background
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English potter (1730-1795)
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