American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wedgwood
IPA transcription: ['wɛdʒ,wʊd]
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Noun
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English potter (1730-1795)
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a type of pottery made by Josiah Wedgwood and his successors; typically has a classical decoration in white on a blue background
Usage examples
- Wedgwood was educated at Warrington Academy and Edinburgh University.
- He was the great-great-grandson of the famous potter Josiah Wedgwood.
- She was a member of the extensive Wedgwood family.
- Wedgwood never married and had no children.
- Flaxman mostly worked in wax when designing for Wedgwood.
- The Upper House Hotel, another Wedgwood residence, is also in Barlaston.
- He was the great-great-grandson of the potter Josiah Wedgwood.