noun
china
CHY-nuh/ˈtʃaɪnə/
fine porcelain or tableware made from it
Blue flowers decorate the delicate china teapot, cups, and plates.
Etymology
The country name China became a name for porcelain through shortened expressions such as “China dishes” and “China-ware.” It then broadened from imported Chinese porcelain to porcelain tableware generally.
In context
bone china is light weight durable and has a bit of flexibility
More examples
- She set out the best china for dinner.
- The shop sold antique china.
- One piece of china had a repaired handle.
Forms
china
chinaware noun — Porcelain dishes and other tableware.
Similar words
- porcelain
- The material term, also used for objects made from it.
- crockery
- Tableware generally, not necessarily fine porcelain.