noun
- a hard semiprecious stone with bands of different colors, used in jewelry and decoration
- a small glass marble used in children’s games
Examples
- The necklace featured a beautiful blue and white agate pendant.
- She collected agates along the rocky shoreline during her vacation.
- The museum displayed ancient Roman rings set with polished agates.
- Children played marbles using colorful glass agates in the schoolyard.
- The jeweler cut the raw agate to reveal its striking banded patterns.
- His collection included agates from Brazil, known for their vibrant colors.