: patterned with or as if with veins : having venation : streaked
a veined leaf
veined marble
veined cheese

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The finely veined stone dresses up sink countertops and provides a cool surface for kneading dough and rolling out pie crusts. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025 Measuring about 1 inch (26.5 millimeters) long with a wingspan of 2.7 inches (68.2 millimeters), its fossilized form is nearly intact, with its veined wings spread wide. Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 May 2025 That vibe is especially evident in the kitchen, where a single slab of veined Italian marble forms the island. Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 The branding incorporates Saudi heritage through a color palette of deep purples, mocha gold, and veined stone accents. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for veined

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veined was circa 1529

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“Veined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veined. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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veined

adjective
: marked with or as if with veins : having venation
a veined leaf

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