alabaster
noun
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Definition of alabaster
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: a compact fine-textured usually white and translucent gypsum often carved into vases and ornaments
Alabaster
geographical name
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Definition of Alabaster (Entry 2 of 2)
city in central Alabama south of Birmingham population 30,352
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Other Words from alabaster
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alabaster
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Examples of alabaster in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
His alabaster skin, however, has been painted a rich shade of mocha. — Matt Stromberg, latimes.com, "Linda Vallejo and a decade of art that unapologetically embraces brownness," 20 June 2019 While apples, figs, bananas, and more are fashioned out of Italian alabaster, other materials were used elsewhere around the world. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Feast Your Eyes on the Next Design Must-Have: Antique Marble Apples, Bananas, and Grapes Galore," 19 Oct. 2018 As the dig progressed, Woolley came upon yet more treasures in the tomb: weapons, tools, numerous vessels of bronze, silver, gold, lapis lazuli, and alabaster—even a gaming table. — National Geographic, "The royal tombs of Ur revealed Mesopotamia's golden splendor," 22 May 2019 Mix in different shades like ecru, alabaster, and ivory that will create a visual separation between your layers to amp up the visual interest. — Lauren Hubbard, ELLE Decor, "Why You Shouldn’t Underestimate the Simplicity of White," 1 May 2019 Start with a discreet, less grandiose overhead fixture—say, a pendant light with an alabaster globe that diffuses the glare. — Kathryn O’shea-evans, WSJ, "Goodbye, Showy Chandeliers. Hello, Low-Key Lighting That Transforms Rooms," 25 Jan. 2019 That is an impressive feat in and of itself, with few men willing to try out an alabaster look in the dead of a Utah winter. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Just Give In to Jeff Goldblum’s Winter White Sundance Vision," 30 Jan. 2019 My only previous mudbath experience involved lounging in an spa alabaster tub filled with grade-A minerals and sipping on cucumber water while someone gently massaged my scalp. — Zoe Weiner, Allure, "I Bathed in Colombia’s “Volcano of Youth” and My Skin Has Never Felt Softer," 23 Oct. 2018 Alex included the perfect amount of brass pendant lights and alabaster to create a luxe, gleaming, entirely new feel. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "This Bungalow Renovation Will Make You Want a Navy Blue Kitchen," 12 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'alabaster.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for alabaster
alabaster
noun
English Language Learners Definition of alabaster
: a white stone that is used to make vases and decorations
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alabaster
noun
al·a·bas·ter
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Kids Definition of alabaster
: a smooth usually white stone used for carving
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