marble
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑrbəl/

Definition & Meaning of "marble"in English

Marble
01

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

marble definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
marbles

What is "marble"?

Marble is a type of natural stone known for its smooth texture and elegant appearance, often featuring unique patterns of veins or swirls. It forms from limestone under heat and pressure, which gives it a dense and polished surface. Marble is commonly used for flooring, countertops, sculptures, and decorative elements in buildings due to its beauty and durability.

Examples
The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with marble steps, gleaming in the sunlight that streamed through the stained glass windows.
02

a small, spherical ball, usually made of glass or clay, used in games

marble definition and meaning
Examples
The children played marbles with colorful marbles.
03

a hard, crystalline metamorphic rock used for sculpture or construction

Examples
The museum displayed a marble of the ancient goddess.
to marble
01

to create a streaked or veined pattern resembling marble on a surface, typically by painting or staining

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
marble
3rd person singular
marbles
Present participle
marbling
Past simple
marbled
Past participle
marbled
Examples
The potter marbled the clay before shaping it.
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