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

At Yakumi, guests can discover Akune beef, a premium Japanese wagyu known for its fine marbling, tenderness and refined richness. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Hot pink butterfly nail art, combined with tie-dye marbling, zebra stripes, and itty-bitty heart doodles. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 June 2026

With its higher marbling, greater tenderness, and richer flavor, Wagyu delivers a noticeably better burger. — Gary T. Mills, Florida Times-Union, 5 May 2026

The meatballs are made with ground 100% Angus beef, prized for its marbling, plus Parmesan and Romano cheeses, panko, garlic, onion, and a few spices. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 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