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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

Example Sentences

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marbling

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

Others included marbling using carrageen moss or jewels or gold to signify their intended owners’ wealth and status.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 3, 2022

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

“Now we will add the cocoa to the rest of the batter and swirl it all around. That’s the marbling part. Maybe you want to do that?”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo