marbling

noun

mar·​bling ˈmär-b(ə-)liŋ 

1

: the action or process of making like marble especially in coloration

2

: coloration or markings resembling or suggestive of marble

3

: an intermixture of fat and lean especially when evenly distributed in a cut of meat

Examples of marbling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet the woman with the higher ultraprocessed score still had dramatically more fat marbling in her thighs. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026

Some are creamy with light marbling, while others are crumbly and sharp. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026

Different egg, dye, and margarine brands will produce different marbling effects. —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026

This design, which includes milky white marbling and deep red glitter, feels like the perfect meeting between late winter and early spring. —Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

marbling

noun

mar·​bling

: a mixture of fat and lean in a cut of meat