marble

noun
UK: /ˈmɑː.bl̩/
US: /ˈmɑːr.bl̩/

  1. A hard, smooth stone that is often used for building and sculptures.

    1. The statue was made of marble.
    2. The countertops in the kitchen are made of a beautiful white marble.

  2. A small ball, typically made of glass or stone, used in children's games.

    1. He lost all his marbles in the game.
    2. The boy kept his favorite marble in his pocket for good luck.

Synonyms

rock stone pebble
marble verb

  1. To have a surface appearance like marble, often with streaks or patterns.

    1. The cake was marbled with chocolate.
    2. The baker skillfully marbled the dough to create an appealing pattern.
marble adjective

  1. Resembling marble, especially in smoothness, coolness, or hardness.

    1. She has marble skin.
    2. The statue had a marble finish, giving it a classical appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "marble" in English means: A hard, smooth stone that is often used for building and sculptures., A small ball, typically made of glass or stone, used in children's games..

The phonetic transcription of "marble" is /ˈmɑː.bl̩/ in British English and /ˈmɑːr.bl̩/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "marble": rock, stone, pebble.

Example usage of "marble": "The statue was made of marble.". More examples on the page.