stain

/stˈe‍ɪn/

/ˈsteɪn/

to stain

MAIN VERB

to change the color of something by a liquid dye or chemical

produce or leave stains

color for microscopic study

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

synonyms : defile

Stain

a soiled or discolored appearance

(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

the state of being covered with unclean things

synonyms : dirt

an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

synonyms : blot

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

synonyms : brand

Examples

1. The stain remover should work out the coffee stain from your shirt.

2. The stain remover should work out the coffee stain from your shirt.

3. As I bite into a black cherry, its deep red juice stains my lips, leaving behind a sweet aftertaste.

4. She left a lipstick stain on the coffee mug.