Marble (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

• The ancient Greek statue was carved from a single block of white marble.
• The architect specified marble for the lobby floor to create a sense of luxury.
• The sculptor carefully chiseled away at the marble to reveal the figure within.
• The Taj Mahal's intricate inlays are made from thousands of pieces of colored marble.
• The building's facade was clad in gleaming black marble that seemed to absorb the light.

Hypernyms

• Stone

Hyponyms

• Verde Antique

Related Words

• Marmorean (adjective)
• Marbleize (verb)
• Marble (verb)
• Marmoreal (adjective)

Meaning ²

A small ball of glass that is used in various games.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hyponyms

• Shooter

Meaning ³

A sculpture carved from marble.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.