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- DictionaryStained/stānd/
adjective
- 1. marked or discolored with something that is not easily removed: "a stained beer mat"
- 2. (of a material or object) colored by application of a penetrative dye or chemical: "stained timber floorboards"
Learn the meaning of stain as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use stain in a sentence and how to distinguish it from related words like stainless and stainable.
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Stained means marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter, or having a coating of stain or varnish. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of stained in this online dictionary.
Stained things are dirtied or marked in some way. You should probably reserve your stained pants for painting your bedroom instead of wearing them to a fancy restaurant. Accidentally stained things are just dirty, usually permanently.
Learn the meaning of stain as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms and examples. Find out how to use stain to describe a mark, a color, a damage or a liquid.
a dye or similar reagent, used to colour specimens for microscopic study. a solution or liquid used to penetrate the surface of a material, esp wood, and impart a rich colour without covering up the surface or grain. any dye that is made into a solution and used to colour textiles and hides.
Learn the meaning of stained as an adjective, often in compounds, to describe something covered with stains or marked with a stain. See pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and usage notes.
A stain is a mark or discoloration, and to stain something is to mark it with dirt or color it, either deliberately or accidentally. If you stain your sister's favorite sweatshirt, she might be mad at you—especially if you didn't ask before borrowing it.
