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Meaning of marble
The primary meaning of the word "marble" refers to a metamorphic rock that is typically white or colored and is often used in sculpture and architecture.
Etymology of marble
The word "marble" comes from the Old French "marbre", which is derived from the Latin "marmor", meaning "marble" or "shine".
The Latin "marmor" is also related to the Greek "μάρμαρος" (marmaros), meaning "shining stone".
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to the metamorphic rock, and its meaning has expanded to include other related senses.
Synonyms
stone
rock
pebble
granite
limestone
slate
quartz
gemstone
mineral
rockery
boulder
gravel
shingle
pebblestone
flagstone
bluestone
cobblestone
kerbstone
paving stone
setts
caillou
galet
pebbles
rocks
rubble
debris
shingles
chips
fragments
splinters
crumbs
dust
powder
sediment
silt
clay
shale
shaly
schist
gneiss
dolostone
sandstone
limestone
marblestone
marblelike
marbles
marbling
marbleized
marbleizing
marbly
marbleous
petrify
petrified
petrifaction.
Definitions
- A metamorphic rock composed of calcium carbonate, typically white or colored, and often used in sculpture and architecture.
- A small ball made of marble, glass, or other materials, used for playing games.
- To have a marbled appearance, typically with streaks of color.
Usage Examples
- The sculptor carefully carved the marble statue to create a beautiful work of art.
- The child played with marbles on the floor, watching as they rolled and collided.
- The marble countertops in the kitchen added a touch of elegance to the room.