1. colored patterns, spots, or lines on the surface of something, especially an animal or plant
Usage: plural form
2. symbols, words, or signs written or printed on something to provide information
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The tiger’s distinctive black markings help it blend into shadows.
• The bird had beautiful white markings on its wings.
• Road markings indicate where drivers should stay in their lanes.
• The package had no markings to show where it came from.
• Scientists study the unique markings on each whale’s tail.
• The ancient pottery showed strange markings that no one could read.
• Her cat has unusual orange markings around its eyes.