Carrara marble

American  

noun

1. a white or blue-gray marble quarried at Carrara, Italy.

---

Etymology

Origin of Carrara marble

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

“Accessing the parlor level, Carrara marble stairs rise with mahogany bannisters, reinforced at the landings with wrought iron bars that provide both safety and beauty—an architectural detail that reflects the craftsmanship carried throughout the home.”

From MarketWatch

The property certainly boasts many elegant design features rarely found in modern-day dwellings, including a Carrara marble vestibule, a primary parlor with inlaid mahogany floor, and 11 fireplaces that are spread throughout the living spaces and bedrooms.

From MarketWatch

“Accessing the parlor level, Carrara marble stairs rise with mahogany bannisters, reinforced at the landings with wrought iron bars that provide both safety and beauty-an architectural detail that reflects the craftsmanship carried throughout the home.”

From MarketWatch

Made of white Carrara marble, it depicts the pontiff in his later years, stooping and clutching a crucifix, his brow furrowed in pain.

From BBC

Adding to the flurry of contradictions is the accompanying fountain, sculpted from Carrara marble, that Cattelan has placed facing the pockmarked wall.

From Seattle Times