veining

noun

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

Examples of veining in a Sentence

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Sticking to sleek counters made of white quartz, with slight gray veining, is one way to let all the scene-stealers shine. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 Broadleaf weeds, such as henbit and chickweed, have wide leaves and netted veining. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025 Anchoring the flagship’s design is a striking installation composed of four Turkish marble slabs each 38 inches x 83 inches weighing 22 pounds, whose natural veining underscores the brand’s commitment to details. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 But Flay gravitated toward slabs with louder and louder veining. Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for veining

Word History

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 29 Oct. 2025.

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veining

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