delft

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations'delft', 'Delft': /'dɛlft/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling'delft', 'Delft': (delft)



WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
delft  (delft),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Ceramicsearthenware having an opaque white glaze with an overglaze decoration, usually in blue.
  2. Ceramicsany pottery resembling this.
Also, delf (delf ). Also called delft′ ware′. 
  • after Delft 1705–15

Delft  (delft),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Place Namesa city in W Netherlands. 84,129.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Delft / dɛlft/
  1. a town in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province. Pop: 97 000 (2003 est)
  2. Also called: delftware tin-glazed earthenware made in Delft since the 17th century, typically having blue decoration on a white ground
  3. a similar earthenware made in England
'delft' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Meer - Vermeer - ware

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