marbles
1 synonym and 1 antonym for marbles, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A children's game played by flicking small glass or stone balls, or the balls themselves.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A children's game played by flicking small glass or stone balls, or the balls themselves.
“Egyptian boys played marbles before the days of Moses.”
2. noun
(informal) One's sanity or good sense.
“Granny's still got all her marbles.”
Opposites
How to use marbles
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lose your marbles
a game of marbles
Frequently asked questions
What does “marbles” mean?
The word “marbles” means a children's game played by flicking small glass or stone balls, or the balls themselves. In plain terms, the classic playground game, or informally, someone's sanity.
How do you use “marbles” in a sentence?
Here is “marbles” used in a sentence: “They played marbles at recess every day.”
What part of speech is “marbles”?
“Marbles” is a noun.
Is “marbles” a common word?
“Marbles” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “marbles” have?
“Marbles” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a children's game played by flicking small glass or stone balls, or the balls themselves.
Related words
money and marbles
