1. plural of porcelain; fine ceramic objects made from a white clay mixture fired at high temperatures

Examples

• The museum displayed rare Chinese porcelains from the Ming dynasty.
• She collected delicate porcelains and displayed them in a glass cabinet.
• The antique shop specialized in European porcelains from the 18th century.
• Her grandmother’s porcelains were carefully packed for the move.
• The auction featured valuable porcelains that sold for thousands of dollars.
• He studied the different glazing techniques used on ancient porcelains.