Marble: meaning, definitions and examples

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marble

[ ˈmɑːrbəl ]

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building materials

A small, hard ball of stone that is used for playing games or for decoration.

Synonyms

ball, orb, sphere

Examples of usage

She played with marbles on the floor.
The statue was made of white marble.

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sculpture

A sculpture made of marble, often used to create lifelike figures or statues.

Synonyms

figure, sculpture, statue

Examples of usage

The museum had a collection of marble statues.
His best work was a marble bust of a famous politician.

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sculpture

To shape or carve something from marble, typically referring to creating a sculpture.

Synonyms

carve, sculpt, shape

Examples of usage

She marbled a beautiful angel figurine.
The artist marbles intricate designs into the stone.

Translations

Translations of the word "marble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mármore

🇮🇳 संगमरमर

🇩🇪 Marmor

🇮🇩 marmer

🇺🇦 мармур

🇵🇱 marmur

🇯🇵 大理石 (だいりせき)

🇫🇷 marbre

🇪🇸 mármol

🇹🇷 mermer

🇰🇷 대리석 (daeriseok)

🇸🇦 رخام

🇨🇿 mramor

🇸🇰 mramor

🇨🇳 大理石 (dàlǐshí)

🇸🇮 marmor

🇮🇸 marmari

🇰🇿 мәрмәр

🇬🇪 მარმარილო

🇦🇿 mərmər

🇲🇽 mármol

Word origin

The word 'marble' originates from the Greek word 'mármaros' which means 'shining stone'. Marble has been used in art and architecture for centuries due to its beauty and durability. Ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans used marble extensively in their sculptures, buildings, and monuments. Today, marble continues to be a popular choice for elegant and timeless design.