ceramics vs. pottery

ceramics

noun

  1. (used with a singular verb) the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing.
  2. (used with a plural verb) articles of earthenware, porcelain, etc.

pottery

noun

plural potteries.
  1. ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware.
  2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics.
  3. a place where earthen pots pot or vessels are made.