Terracotta – a brownish-red clay that has been baked and is used for making things such as flower pots, tiles, vessels and statues

(Pronounced teh-ruh-kot-uh)

To remember the definition of the word terracotta, use the following mnemonic:

Sometimes you have to see an image and you can never forget the meaning. The Terracotta Army in China, once seen, reminds you that terracotta is a type of fired clay of brownish colour.

Examples of terracotta in a sentence

Our tiles are made from terracotta.

The king's courtyard is full of beautiful plants in terracotta pots.

The sculptor used mainly terracotta in his work.