vein

noun
UK: /veɪn/
US: /veɪn/

  1. A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart.

    1. Blood flows through the vein. [ ] [ ]
    2. The nurse struggled to find a suitable vein for the injection in my arm. [ ] [ ]

  2. A narrow layer of a substance inside a rock.

    1. The rock has a vein of quartz. [ ] [ ]
    2. Miners discovered a rich vein of gold deep within the mountain. [ ] [ ]

  3. A distinctive quality or characteristic.

    1. There's a vein of humor in his writing. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her work explores the darker vein of human experience with remarkable sensitivity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

streak manner blood vessel style layer tendency
vein verb

  1. To mark or decorate with lines or streaks resembling veins.

    1. The marble was veined with grey. [ ] [ ]
    2. The craftsman veined the wood with a darker stain to enhance its natural beauty. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vein" in English means: A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart., A narrow layer of a substance inside a rock., A distinctive quality or characteristic..

The phonetic transcription of "vein" is /veɪn/ in British English and /veɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vein": streak, manner, blood vessel, style, layer, tendency.

Example usage of "vein": "Blood flows through the vein.". More examples on the page.