Carrara marble
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Carrara marble
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Despite its exterior Carrara marble surfaces, the building looks lightweight and poorly made.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
“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 • Oct. 24, 2025
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 • Feb. 21, 2025
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 • Jun. 4, 2024
Lourdes wishes Ivanito were with her so she could point out the opulence—the nine-hole golf course, the landing dock for the seaplane, the Carrara marble floors.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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