ceramic

noun

/səˈræmɪk/

A ceramic is a non-metallic, inorganic material made by shaping and then firing a non-metallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.

1. The artist displayed a beautiful ceramic vase.

2. The tiles in the kitchen are made of ceramic.

3. He studied ceramic engineering in college.

Ceramics are typically hard, brittle, and heat-resistant, and they are often used in pottery, tile, and other artistic and functional objects.