terra-cotta

[US]/ˌter.əˈkɒt.ə/
[UK]/ˌter.əˈkɑː.t̬ə/

Translation

n.baked clay used for pottery and building materials; brownish-orange color

Phrases & Collocations

terra-cotta pot

terra-cotta army

terra-cotta color

terra-cotta tiles

terra-cotta ornament

terra-cotta sculpture

terra-cotta roof

terra-cotta vase

terra-cotta finish

terra-cotta surface

Example Sentences

the museum displayed a collection of ancient terra-cotta warriors.

she admired the intricate details of the terra-cotta pot.

the terra-cotta roof tiles gave the house a rustic charm.

he carefully brushed the dirt off the terra-cotta figurine.

the terra-cotta sculpture was a highlight of the exhibition.

they found fragments of terra-cotta pottery during the excavation.

the terra-cotta army was a remarkable archaeological find.

she bought a beautiful terra-cotta vase at the market.

the terra-cotta lamps cast a warm, inviting glow.

the artist used terra-cotta clay to create the sculpture.

the terra-cotta shards revealed clues about the ancient civilization.

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