# earthenware

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈəːθ(ə)nwɛː/ · frequency rank #51,677

## Definitions
1. An opaque, semi-porous ceramic made from clay and other compounds.

## Etymology
From earthen + -ware, first recorded appearance in 1673.
Compare Dutch aardewerk (“earthenware”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/earthenware