1. A hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
   "The ancient Greek sculptures were carved from fine marble"
    
2. A sculpture carved from marble
   "The museum's prized possession was an ancient Greek marble of Aphrodite"
    
3. A small ball of glass that is used in various games
   "The children played a game of marbles on the playground"

1. Paint or stain like marble
   "marble paper"

Derived forms: marbled, marbles, marbling

Type of: ball, rock, sculpture, stain, stone

Encyclopedia: Marble, Pennsylvania