china-ware

china-ware

The antique shop displays a delicate set of china-ware on a high shelf.

Definition
  1. Noun (uncountable):
    • Ceramic tableware: "china-ware" refers to objects made of fine, translucent porcelain, typically used for dining, such as plates, cups, and bowls. It is often associated with high quality and decorative craftsmanship.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The family inherited a complete set of antique china-ware from their grandmother. (A collection of porcelain dining items passed down through generations.)
    • She carefully washed the delicate china-ware after the formal dinner party. (The fragile porcelain dishes used for a special occasion.)
Advanced Usage

  • "fine china-ware": a term emphasizing the high quality and delicate nature of the porcelain.

    • The museum displayed a rare collection of fine china-ware from the Ming dynasty. (Porcelain items of exceptional quality and historical value.)

  • "china-ware cabinet": a piece of furniture used to store and display china-ware.

    • He built a glass-fronted china-ware cabinet to showcase the family's best dishes. (A cabinet designed for storing and showing off porcelain tableware.)
Variants and Related Words

  • China (n): the country of origin (often used as a shorthand for china-ware, though technically different).

    • She bought some beautiful china from the local antique shop. (Porcelain items, typically from China.)

  • Porcelain (n): a synonym for the material used to make china-ware.

    • Porcelain is fired at very high temperatures to achieve its hardness. (The ceramic material used for china-ware.)
Synonyms
  • Porcelain: a hard, white, translucent ceramic material.
  • Dinnerware: dishes used for serving and eating meals (broader term, not limited to porcelain).
  • Tableware: all items used for setting a table, including china-ware.
Related Idioms

  • "Break the china-ware": a figurative expression meaning to cause a disruption or damage a delicate situation (less common).

    • His blunt remarks threatened to break the china-ware of their fragile peace. (To disturb a sensitive or precarious state.)

  • "China-ware and crystal": a phrase used to describe a formal or elegant table setting.

    • The wedding reception was set with fine china-ware and crystal. (A luxurious and refined dining arrangement.)