marbling
Americannoun
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the act, process, or art of coloring or staining in imitation of variegated marble.
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an appearance like that of variegated marble.
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the intermixture of fat with lean in a cut of meat, which contributes to flavor and tenderness.
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Bookbinding. marblelike decoration on the paper edges, lining, or binding boards of a book.
noun
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a mottled effect or pattern resembling marble
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such an effect obtained by transferring floating colours from a bath of gum solution
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the streaks of fat in lean meat
Etymology
Origin of marbling
Example Sentences
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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
The psychedelic swirls of the marbling infinity puzzles might seem daunting, he added, but there are zones of color that lead the way, one piece to the next.
From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
Others included marbling using carrageen moss or jewels or gold to signify their intended owners’ wealth and status.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 3, 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
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