noun
- plural of alabaster; types or pieces of a smooth, white or translucent mineral used for carving ornaments and sculptures
Examples
- The museum displayed various alabasters from different historical periods.
- Ancient craftsmen carved beautiful alabasters into decorative vases.
- The collection included both white and honey-colored alabasters.
- These alabasters were quarried from caves in Italy.
- The sculptor preferred working with fine alabasters for detailed work.
- Different alabasters have varying degrees of translucency.