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pottery

[pot-uh-ree] / ˈpɒt ə ri /
NOUN
containers made from clay; clay art
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"Centuries of making pottery at Denby may be coming to a close, but the love and soul poured into each piece will live on," it said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

As you stroll through the area and take pictures, check out the Mexican marketplace, capturing the pottery, clothing and art along the way, and grab some authentic cuisine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Corded Ware were named after the cord-like impressions in their pottery and carried a distinctive genetic signature previously absent from most of Europe.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Some antiquities—including paintings and pottery believed to have been looted from the National Museum—were even listed on eBay before the company removed the listings after being notified by experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Austronesians introduced pottery, chickens, and probably dogs and pigs to New Guinea.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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