vein Definition
- 1a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart
- 2a long, narrow mark or band that is different in color from the surface it is on
Using vein: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vein" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The blood was drawn from a vein in her arm.
Example
The marble has veins of blue and gray.
Example
The miner followed a vein of gold deep into the earth.
Example
She spoke with a vein of anger in her voice.
vein Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with vein
Example
In the same vein, we should also consider the environmental impact of the project.
in someone's veins
part of someone's nature or character
Example
Music seems to run in his veins; he comes from a family of musicians.
varicose veins
enlarged and twisted veins, usually in the legs
Example
She had to wear compression stockings to help with her varicose veins.
Origins of vein
from Old English 'fægn', meaning 'joyful, glad, cheerful'
Summary: vein in Brief
A 'vein' [veɪn] is a type of blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart. It can also refer to a long, narrow mark or band that is different in color from the surface it is on. Examples include 'The blood was drawn from a vein in her arm.' and 'The marble has veins of blue and gray.' Phrases like 'in the same vein' indicate similarity, while 'in someone's veins' refers to something being part of their nature.
