Objects made from clay and hardened by heat, such as pottery, tiles, and figurines. The museum displayed ancient ceramics from various cultures.
The art or process of making objects from clay and similar materials by shaping and then firing them at high temperatures. She studied ceramics at the local art school.
The material or materials used to make ceramic objects, typically referring to nonmetallic, inorganic solids. Modern ceramics are used in electronics and medical devices.