red clay
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- red-clay adjective
Etymology
Origin of red clay
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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I saw Daisy’s playhouse and all her treasures—the cross she had made from grapevines wrapped in tinfoil, and the face of Christ she had molded from the dark red clay of the Ozark hills.
From Literature
I played in the parks, which were often hard red clay with loose pebbles and stones, with two square goalposts fashioned out of wood and string.
From BBC
When Zverev broke Jarry to convert his fourth match point, he dropped to his knees on the red clay court, leaned back and let out a scream.
From Seattle Times
The red clay from which he had fashioned pots and dishes inspired him to try his hand at making something just for its own sake, something beautiful.
From Literature
Impossible to know who will play on the red clay at Roland Garros until mid-June, because qualifying is based on the rankings after the French Open.
From Seattle Times
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