noun
- Glazed earthenware or pottery, typically blue and white, originally made in Delft, Netherlands.
- Objects or items made from delft pottery, such as tiles, plates, or vases.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the specific Dutch pottery tradition.; Commonly used in decorative and tableware contexts.
Usage: Usually plural or used as a mass noun in this sense.
Examples
- The museum displayed a collection of authentic delft from the 17th century.
- She decorated her kitchen with blue and white delft tiles.
- The antique shop specialized in delft plates and decorative vases.
- Delft pottery is known for its distinctive hand-painted designs.
- The gift included a set of delft dinnerware with traditional patterns.
- Collectors often seek rare pieces of Dutch delft from the Golden Age.