veining

noun

vein·​ing ˈvā-niŋ How to pronounce veining (audio)
: a pattern of veins : venation

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Stone veining and coloration are unrepeatable by nature, which is either a feature or a risk, depending on your personality. Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026 Another nearby painting, hung next to the vault, subtly mirrors the coloring and abstract markings of the marble veining. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 1 Mar. 2026 In a recent project, Vilov added a quartz slab backsplash with subtle warm veining to complement traditional cream cabinets and a maple island. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026 Light-touch Calcutta slab shower benches and countertops match the tone of the tiles without fighting with their busier veining. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veining

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First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of veining was in 1826

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“Veining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veining. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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veining

noun
vein·​ing ˈvā-niŋ How to pronounce veining (audio)
: a pattern of veins : venation
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