noun
marble; marbled pattern; marble-like finish
A katakana noun corresponding to “marble.” In everyday Japanese it is especially common in compounds such as マーブル模様 and マーブル柄 for a swirled, marble-like pattern; 大理石 is the more specific common word for the natural stone.
マーブル模様のケーキを焼いた。
I baked a cake with a marbled pattern.
キッチンにはマーブル調のカウンターを選んだ。
We chose a marble-style counter for the kitchen.