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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

marbling

/mɑːrbəlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does marbling mean?

noun

The act or process of causing a substance to break up into small, rounded masses or droplets, often in a pattern resembling the veins on a leaf. A decorative technique of painting or printing on paper or fabric, in which colors are applied in a way that creates a mottled or marbled effect.

Example

"The artist used marbling to create a unique and eye-catching design on the book's cover."

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