1. Plural of marquetry; decorative inlaid work made by applying small pieces of colored wood, ivory, or other materials to a wooden surface to form patterns or pictures.
Usage: Typically used in furniture and decorative arts contexts; Often refers to the craft or the finished pieces collectively

Examples

• The antique desk featured beautiful marqueteries depicting scenes from nature.
• Museum visitors admired the intricate marqueteries on the 18th-century cabinet.
• The craftsman specialized in creating marqueteries with exotic woods.
• These marqueteries showcase the skill of Renaissance artisans.
• The table's surface displayed elaborate marqueteries in geometric patterns.