Marble meaning

What does “marble” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“marble” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material.

marble

noun

  1. a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

  2. a small ball of glass that is used in various games

  3. a sculpture carved from marble

verb

  1. paint or stain like marble

    “marble paper”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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