1. Glazed earthenware or pottery, typically blue and white, originally made in Delft, Netherlands.
Usage: Often capitalized as 'Delft' when referring to the specific Dutch pottery tradition.; Also used as a general term for similar earthenware made elsewhere.
2. An object or item made of delf, such as a tile, plate, or decorative piece.
Usage: Typically used in the context of antiques or decorative arts.

Examples

• The museum displayed a collection of 17th-century delf plates with intricate blue patterns.
• She inherited several pieces of delf from her grandmother, including decorative tiles and serving dishes.
• The kitchen was decorated with traditional delf pottery from the Netherlands.
• Collectors often seek out authentic delf because of its historical and artistic value.
• The antique shop specialized in delf and other European ceramics.