noun
marbles
A game of shooting small balls at other balls.
The children play marbles inside a chalk circle on the pavement.
Etymology
The game is named for the small balls used to play it. Their name originally came from the stone material, although the balls are now commonly glass.
More examples
- She learned marbles from her older brother.
- A game of marbles filled the afternoon.
- They argued about the rules of marbles.
Forms
marbles