crockery
Translation
crockery, tableware
Examples
We need to wash the crockery after dinner.
We need to wash the crockery after dinner.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) plates, dishes, cups, etc. We need to wash the crockery after dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dishes, tableware, earthenware
Etymology
From 'crock', an earthenware pot or jar, plus the collective suffix '-ery'.
Memory Tips
Think of a collection of 'crocks' (pots). Imagine a 'rack' full of 'crocks' and plates to remember 'crockery'.