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- Dictionaryalabaster/ˈaləbɑːstə/
noun
- 1. a translucent form of gypsum or calcite, typically white, often carved into ornaments.
adjective
- 1. made of alabaster: "the gilded alabaster tomb of Sir Anthony Browne"
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Alabaster is a white or lightly tinted stone that is often used for making decorative objects. Learn how to pronounce alabaster, see examples from literature and Wikipedia, and find translations in different languages.
Alabaster is a type of gypsum or calcite that is white, translucent, and sometimes banded. It can be carved into vases and ornaments, or used as an adjective to describe something pale or delicate.
Alabaster is a mineral and a soft rock used for carvings and as a source of plaster powder. Archaeologists, geologists, and the stone industry have different definitions for the word alabaster.
Alabaster definition: a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.. See examples of ALABASTER used in a sentence.
Alabaster is a white, almost transparent stone used for making decorative objects. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find out its translations in different languages.
Alabaster is a type of white stone that is often used to make statues and other objects. Learn how to pronounce, use and collocate this word with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Alabaster is a fine-grained variety of gypsum or calcite, often white or tinted, used for ornamental objects or work. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage in different contexts.
