A type of hard, crystalline metamorphic rock that is typically white with streaks of color and is used in sculpture and architecture. noun
The statue was carved from a single block of marble.
The floors of the grand hall were made of polished marble.
A small spherical toy made from glass, clay, or agate, used in children's games. noun
He collected marbles of various colors and sizes.
The children played a game of marbles in the schoolyard.
To give something a streaked or mottled appearance similar to marble. verb
The baker marbled the cake with chocolate and vanilla batter.
The artist marbled the paper using special inks.
To lose one's sanity or mental faculties, often used in the phrase 'lose one's marbles'. idiomatic expression
After working for 48 hours straight, he felt like he was losing his marbles.
She thought she was going to lose her marbles if the noise didn't stop.