Synonyms for

Vein

Verb / veɪn / Another word for vein — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

vessel duct conduit

Informal

line streak trace

Literary

river channel stream

Antonyms

artery arterial arterial vessel blood vessel circulatory channel

Common collocations

  • blue vein
  • blood vessel
  • vein of gold
  • main vein
  • pop a vein
  • vein of humor
  • dilated vein
  • superficial vein

Word family

noun vein
adjective venous

Usage note

In anatomy, 'vein' refers specifically to a vessel carrying deoxygenated blood towards the heart, contrasting with 'artery'. Figuratively, it can refer to a streak or vein of a particular quality or element.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor used a tiny needle to inject the medicine into my vein.
  2. The veins in his arms were bulging from lifting weights.
  3. I can see the blue veins in the cheese.
  4. The miners followed the vein of gold deep into the mountain.
  5. The leaves of the plant were veined with purple.

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