terracotta
Translation
terracotta
Examples
The roof is made of terracotta tiles.
The roof is made of terracotta tiles.
She bought a beautiful terracotta pot for the plant.
She bought a beautiful terracotta pot for the plant.
Grammar Patterns
((as an uncountable noun)) used as a material The statue is made of terracotta.
((as an adjective)) used to describe something She bought a terracotta pot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: earthenware, pottery, clay
Etymology
From Italian 'terra' (earth) + 'cotta' (cooked). Literally 'cooked earth'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'terra' (like terrain) means earth, and 'cotta' sounds like 'cooked'. Cooked earth!