Marble

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrbəl/

Definitions of marble

noun a type of hard stone often used for sculptures or building materials

Example Sentences

A1 She played with a small marble.

A2 The children collected colorful marbles from the playground.

B1 The kitchen countertops were made of smooth marble.

B2 The grand staircase was adorned with intricate marble carvings.

C1 The museum featured a rare collection of ancient marble sculptures.

C2 The wealthy businessman imported marble from Italy for his luxurious mansion.

Examples of marble in a Sentence

formal The cathedral was adorned with intricate marble carvings.

informal I love the look of marble countertops in a kitchen.

slang That party was marble, everyone was having a great time.

figurative Her skin was as smooth as marble.

Grammatical Forms of marble

• past tense: marbled
• plural: marbles
• comparative: more marble
• superlative: most marble
• present tense: marbles
• future tense: will marble
• perfect tense: have marbled
• continuous tense: is marbling
• singular: marble
• positive degree: marble
• infinitive: marble
• gerund: marbling
• participle: marbled

Origin and Evolution of marble

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'marble' originates from the Greek word 'marmaros' meaning 'shining stone'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'marble' has come to specifically refer to a type of metamorphic rock that is commonly used in sculptures and building materials.