crockery
Translation
dishes, crockery, tableware
Examples
Be careful not to break the crockery.
Be careful not to break the dishes.
We need to wash all the dirty crockery.
We need to wash all the dirty dishes.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) plates, dishes, cups, etc., used for serving and eating food Be careful not to break the crockery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tableware, dishes, china
Etymology
From Old English 'crocc', meaning 'pot' or 'earthenware vessel'.
Memory Tips
A 'crock-pot' is a type of crockery. Think of it as the collective term for all the 'crocks' (pots and dishes) on the table.