veining

noun

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

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Marble on marble Designer Ben Johnston implemented black marble on a fireplace to complement the white marble with deep veining that adorned the kitchen island and backsplash. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024 Patterns, all the while, emerge in the form of material texture: the scars of those columns, the graphic veining of stones, and the rough grain of the reclaimed white-pine planks that not only wrap the kitchen island but also reappear as shelving in the living area and rear hallway. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024 László doesn’t have an easy answer, but rather one that branches out like the veining in a fine slab of marble. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024 Pair the dark cabinet color with white stone countertops with dramatic veining, contemporary matte black hardware, and leather counter stools. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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veining

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