Definition of "stoneware" [stone•ware]

• A heavy, nonporous, nontranslucent pottery, such as jasper ware, that is fired at a high temperature. (noun)

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• "The stoneware is oven -, microwave -, freezer, -, and dishwasher-safe, and can be used for any kind of dish."
• "Horn is a collection of porcelain stoneware tiles from Rex Ceramiche Artistiche."
• "If you've never tried cooking cornbread in stoneware, I highly recommend it."