Word
marbled
Phoneticsmar·bled, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɑɹbəɫd/
UK/mˈɑːbəld/
Definition
adj. having thin lines of colour or fat running through it, like the stone called marble. You see it in expensive beef or pretty paper.
adj. marked with streaks or veins of contrasting colour or texture resembling natural marble. Commonly describes meat streaked with fat, and paper, stone, or skin with a veined pattern.
Examples
“She buys marbled beef for Sunday dinner.”
“The butcher shows him a marbled cut of steak with thin lines of fat.”
“The old library desk had a marbled surface where grey and white swirls caught the afternoon light.”
Examples
simple
“She buys marbled beef for Sunday dinner.”
contextual
“The butcher shows him a marbled cut of steak with thin lines of fat.”
complex
“The old library desk had a marbled surface where grey and white swirls caught the afternoon light.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “marbled” in context.
Verb
01. choose marbled
“Choose marbled meat if you want a tender, tasty steak.”
verb + adj
02. create marbled
“The artist created marbled paper by floating ink on water.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. beautifully marbled
“The notebook had a beautifully marbled cover in green and gold.”
adv + adj
04. heavily marbled
“He chose a heavily marbled steak for extra flavour.”
adv + adj
05. lightly marbled
“The lightly marbled paper had soft blue and grey swirls.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. marbled beef
“Marbled beef is prized for its tenderness and rich flavour.”
adj + noun
07. marbled countertop
“The kitchen has an elegant white marbled countertop.”
adj + noun
08. marbled egg
“We tried a Chinese marbled egg flavoured with tea and spices.”
adj + noun
09. a beautifully marbled cover
“The diary had a beautifully marbled cover in blue and green.”
10. a richly marbled steak
“He ordered a richly marbled steak for his birthday dinner.”
11. create a marbled effect
“You can create a marbled effect using oil paint and water.”
12. heavily marbled wagyu beef
“Heavily marbled Wagyu beef is famous for its tenderness.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“A flatiron steak is a boneless rectangle of well-marbled meat, a scant inch thick, sometimes called blade steak.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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