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marble

/ˈmɑːbəl/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used for buildings and statues, often white or gray.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

The floor in that old building is made of marble.

I dropped my favorite marble and it rolled under the sofa.

Learning Path

Full Definition

A rock of crystalline limestone.

Related Words

Synonyms:
stonerock
Word Family:
marblesmarbledmarbleized