Synonyms for

Clay

Verb / kleɪ / Another word for clay — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a soft, sticky earth that is used for making things such as pots, bricks, and tiles

Synonyms & similar words

stiff mud luciusdubignonclay remains luciusclay cadaver corpse thegreatcompromiser clay henryclay mud earth dirt soil silt loam terra-cotta ceramic pottery brick tile porcelain stoneware earthenware kaolin grog bentonite

Synonyms by register

Formal

loam silt marl

Informal

mud gunk

Literary

earth mire potter's earth

Antonyms

stone rock sand gravel hardpan bedrock

Common collocations

  • modeling clay
  • pottery clay
  • red clay
  • blue clay
  • clay soil
  • fired clay
  • raw clay
  • sticky clay

Word family

noun clay
verb clay
adjective clayey

Usage note

Clay is a fine-grained natural soil material containing clay minerals. It is often used in pottery and construction.

Example sentences

  1. We used clay to make sculptures in art class.
  2. The potter molded the clay into a vase.
  3. The ground was wet and full of clay.
  4. The bricks were made of red clay.
  5. The tiles in the bathroom were made of clay.

Quotes

  • I'm not a sculptor, I'm a clay boy. - Adam Driver
  • I like to use a lot of clay and body paint, teeth, and dirt. - Hilary Hahn
  • We all have a creative side - it's just a matter of unleashing it. - Natalie Goldberg

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