ceramic

BrE /ˈsɜːrəmɪk/ AmE /ˈsɛrəmɪk/

noun / adjective en → es

1 MATERIAL [uncountable] B1

a hard, heat-resistant material made from clay and other natural substances that can be shaped when wet and fired in a kiln to make pottery or tiles.

cerámica, arcilla cocida

  • a piece of ceramic

Collocations ceramic tile · ceramic bowl

  • The bathroom has white ceramic tiles.

    El baño tiene azulejos blancos de cerámica.

2 PRODUCT [countable] B1

a pot, plate, or other object made of clay and baked in a kiln.

vajilla, plato, taza

  • a ceramic vase

Collocations ceramic mug · ceramic sculpture

  • She bought a beautiful ceramic vase.

    Ella compró una hermosa jarrilla de cerámica.