veining

noun

vein·​ing ˈvā-niŋ 

: a pattern of veins : venation

Examples of veining in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Marble Lookalikes Chastain is also tired of seeing white porcelain tiles with with gray veining, designed to resemble marble. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Marble Wall With White Cabinetry Wrap a full wall in marble with ample white and gray veining for some pattern play that still feels classic. — Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026

The charming nerve plant (Fittonia) is beloved for its attractive foliage with colorful veining in shades of silver, pink, red, green, or white. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026

Roughly 3,400 square feet showcases European oak floors, white marble accented with light gray veining, Circa lighting, Ralph Lauren window treatments, and French doors throughout, plus integrated smart home and security systems. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

vein entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

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