Crockery Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɹɑkɝi

KRAH-kuh-ree

UK

kɹˈɒkəɹi

KOK-uh-ree

Definition

Crockery refers to dishes, plates, cups, and other items made from pottery or porcelain that are used for serving and eating food.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in British English; in American English, 'dishes' or 'tableware' is more common. 'Crockery' often refers to everyday ceramic plates, cups, and bowls, not silverware or glassware.

• Spanish: vajilla - loza
• Portuguese (BR): louça - utensílios de mesa
• Portuguese (PT): louça - loiça
• Chinese (Simplified): 餐具 - 陶瓷器皿
• Chinese (Traditional): 餐具 - 陶瓷器皿
• Hindi: बर्तन (खाने के) - क्रोकरी
• Arabic: أواني المائدة - أواني فخارية
• Bengali: পাত্র - কেরামিক বাসন
• Russian: посуда (керамическая)
• Japanese: 食器
• Vietnamese: đồ sứ - bát đĩa
• Korean: 도자기 그릇 - 식기
• Turkish: çanak çömlek - seramik tabaklar
• Urdu: برتن (چینی یا مٹی کے)
• Indonesian: peralatan makan keramik - alat makan dari porselen

Example Sentences

Please put the crockery on the table.

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We bought new crockery for the kitchen.

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The crockery is washed every evening.

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Be careful, that crockery is very expensive.

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We keep the fancy crockery for special occasions.

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Some of the crockery got chipped during the move.

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