Meaning & use
marble
A hard, cool stone used in sculpture and building, prized for its smooth polished surface.
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The statue was carved from a single block of white marble.
Children rolled colorful glass marbles across the schoolyard during recess.
A note on using this word
Marble also names the small glass or clay balls used in children's games, a completely different everyday object.
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2. noun
A small ball, typically of colored glass, used in children's games.
He won a handful of marbles from his friends during lunch break.
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