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• present participle of marble.

marbling

American  

[mahr-bling] / ˈmɑr blɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, process, or art of coloring or staining in imitation of variegated marble.

2. an appearance like that of variegated marble.

3. the intermixture of fat with lean in a cut of meat, which contributes to flavor and tenderness.

4. Bookbinding. marblelike decoration on the paper edges, lining, or binding boards of a book.

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marbling British  

/ ˈmɑːblɪŋ /

noun

1. a mottled effect or pattern resembling marble

2. such an effect obtained by transferring floating colours from a bath of gum solution

3. the streaks of fat in lean meat

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Etymology

Origin of marbling

First recorded in 1680–90; marble + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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marbling

“A5 Wagyu has more fat, which you see from the marbling inside. That’s what determines the highest grade.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Turkey's home strip features a marbled pattern, inspired by the Turkish paper marbling art of Ebru.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

All of these pieces have dramatic warps, waves, marbling and imperfections that make them unique and add to their beauty and history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026

Note that grass-fed beef tends to have a more "mineral-y" taste, which people tend to associate with the savoriness of beef, while grain-fed beef is sweeter and has a little more marbling.

From Salon ● May 14, 2022

Overhead, the golden streaks marbling the clouds tarnished first to bronze, then to indigo.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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