alabaster
noun
al·a·bas·ter
ˈa-lə-ˌba-stər 
1
: a compact fine-textured usually white and translucent gypsum often carved into vases and ornaments
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In the tomb, researchers sifted through tons of broken limestone and found fragments of alabaster jars, which were inscribed with the names of Thutmose II and Hatshepsut.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The team found several fragments of an alabaster vase with an inscription that included King Thutmose II’s name and referred to him as the deceased king, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
Its standout piece was a curvilinear alabaster bed that embodied the duo’s appetite for breezy sexiness and sculptural heft.
—Osman Can Yerebakan, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025
Zappos has the sneakers in 22 colors, but the only one on sale right now is the muted oak/alabaster option.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Erin Clack, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The team found several fragments of an alabaster vase with an inscription that included King Thutmose II’s name and referred to him as the deceased king, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
Its standout piece was a curvilinear alabaster bed that embodied the duo’s appetite for breezy sexiness and sculptural heft.
—Osman Can Yerebakan, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025
Zappos has the sneakers in 22 colors, but the only one on sale right now is the muted oak/alabaster option.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Alabaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alabaster. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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alabaster
noun
al·a·bas·ter
ˈal-ə-ˌbas-tər
1
: a smooth usually white and nearly transparent gypsum used for carving (as vases)
2
: a hard calcite that is nearly transparent and sometimes has stripes
Geographical Definition
Alabaster
geographical name
Al·a·bas·ter
ˈa-lə-ˌba-stər
city in central Alabama south of Birmingham population 30,352
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