1. a smooth, white or translucent stone used for carving statues and ornaments

1. smooth and white like alabaster
Usage: literary

Examples

• The ancient vase was carved from pure alabaster.
• Her alabaster skin glowed in the moonlight.
• The museum displayed several alabaster sculptures from Egypt.
• The artist preferred working with alabaster over marble.
• His alabaster complexion showed he rarely went outdoors.
• The church windows were made of translucent alabaster.