marble orchard

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Meaning · English

A cemetery.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"It's so peaceful." ¶ "So's a marble orchard." ¶ "A marble orchard?" ¶ "A cemetery."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “marble orchard” mean?

A cemetery.

Is “marble orchard” formal or informal?

marble orchard is generally slang.