agate

noun
UK: /ˈæɡ.ət/
US: /ˈæɡ.ət/

  1. A type of semi-precious stone with bands of different colors.

    1. She wore an agate necklace, it looked very nice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum displayed a variety of agates, each with unique patterns. [ ] [ ]

  2. A toy marble made of agate or a similar stone.

    1. The child found an agate while playing in the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. His prized possession was a rare, beautifully patterned agate. [ ] [ ]
agate adjective

  1. Resembling agate in its patterned appearance or color.

    1. The sky was agate this evening, very beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car's paint had an agate effect, shifting colors in the light. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "agate" in English means: A type of semi-precious stone with bands of different colors., A toy marble made of agate or a similar stone..

The phonetic transcription of "agate" is /ˈæɡ.ət/ in British English and /ˈæɡ.ət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "agate": "She wore an agate necklace, it looked very nice.". More examples on the page.