stain — a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove
Pronunciation (IPA): /steɪn/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over the spaghetti sauce and created a crime scene-like stain on my kitchen wall.
- The corruption scandal will forever stain the politician's career.
- I tried to remove the chocolate stain with everything from soap to prayers, but nothing worked.
stain
NOUN[/steɪn/]
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove
A red wine stain spreads across her white silk blouse at dinner.
The stain brings pain in the rain
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'desteindre' meaning 'to discolor,' which comes from Latin 'tingere' meaning 'to dye or color.' The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
dis- (not/remove) + -tain (from Latin tingere, to dye) = stain (a discoloration or mark that won't come out)
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📝Examples
“My cat knocked over the spaghetti sauce and created a crime scene-like stain on my kitchen wall.”
“The corruption scandal will forever stain the politician's career.”
“I tried to remove the chocolate stain with everything from soap to prayers, but nothing worked.”
“The wood stain gave the old furniture a beautiful mahogany finish.”
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