Marble Meaning in English
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/ˈmɑɹbəɫ/
MAR-buhl
/mˈɑːbəl/
MAH-buhl
Definition
A hard, smooth stone often used for buildings and statues. It can also mean a small, glass ball children play games with.
Usage & Nuances
As a material, 'marble' is uncountable ('made of marble'). As a toy, 'marble' is countable ('three marbles'). The phrase 'lose your marbles' means to go crazy (informal).
Spanish: mármol - canicaPortuguese (BR): mármore - bolinha de gudePortuguese (PT): mármore - berlindeChinese (Simplified): 大理石 - 弹珠Chinese (Traditional): 大理石 - 彈珠Hindi: संगमरमर - कंचाArabic: رخام - كرة زجاجيةBengali: সঙ্গমার্বর - কাঁচের বল (খেলনা)Russian: мрамор - стеклянный шарик (игрушка)Japanese: 大理石 - ビー玉Vietnamese: đá cẩm thạch - viên biKorean: 대리석 - 구슬(놀이용)Turkish: mermer - bilye (oyuncak)Urdu: سنگ مرمر - شیشہ کی گولی (کھلونا)Indonesian: marmer - kelereng
Example Sentences
I used to collect marbles when I was a kid.
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The floor is made of marble.
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He found a blue marble under the bed.
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Statues in the museum are carved from white marble.
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The kitchen looks brighter after we changed the counters to marble.
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Don't lose your last marble in the game!
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