marble

/ˈmɑrbəl/
adjective
  1. Made of or resembling marble.
    • The chess set had marble pieces.
    • The hotel had a grand marble staircase.
    • She wore a marble pendant around her neck.
noun
  1. A hard, smooth stone that is often white or colored with veins, used for statues and buildings.
    • The palace had floors made of polished marble.
    • Marble countertops are popular in modern kitchens.
    • The statue was carved from a single block of marble.
  2. A small, round glass ball used in children's games.
    • He lost his favorite blue marble under the couch.
    • The kids played marbles in the schoolyard.
    • She collected marbles of every color and size.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To give a surface a pattern that looks like marble.
    • You can marble paper by swirling paint on water.
    • They decided to marble the walls to match the elegant decor.
    • The baker learned to marble the icing on the cake.
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