veining

1 of 2

noun

vein·​ing ˈvā-niŋ 

: a pattern of veins : venation

veining

2 of 2

present participle of vein entry 2

Examples of veining in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Counters and other surfaces include Lincoln marble from Colorado, with green and brown veining, along with brass and other natural materials. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Countertops are the star of the kitchen, setting the tone for the design with their veining, palette, and texture. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

This one features a dusty green base topped with white and brown veining for a marbled effect. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Quartz is looking more like natural stone than ever, with greater depth, movement, and veining. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

vein entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for veining

• caning
• chaining
• craning
• draining
• feigning
• gaining
• graining
• planing
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• seining

Kids Definition

veining

noun

vein·​ing ˈvā-niŋ 

: a pattern of veins : venation