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Stain: meaning, definitions and examples

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stain

 

[ steษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on clothing

A mark or discoloration made by something that is difficult to remove.

Synonyms

blemish, mark, spot

Examples of usage

  • She tried to remove the stain from her shirt with a stain remover.
  • The red wine stain on the carpet was impossible to get rid of.
Context #2 | Verb

with liquids

To accidentally mark something with a substance that is difficult to remove.

Synonyms

discolor, spot, taint

Examples of usage

  • Be careful not to stain the tablecloth with the spaghetti sauce.
  • The spilled coffee stained the white shirt.

Translations

Translations of the word "stain" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mancha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fleck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ noda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ“ใฟ (ใ—ใฟ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tache

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mancha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท leke

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๋ฃฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvrna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑกๆธ (wลซzรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mancha

Etymology

The word 'stain' originated from the Old English word 'stรฆg(e)n', which means 'a mark made by foreign matter'. It has been used in English since the 12th century. The concept of staining has been a part of human history for centuries, as people have always sought ways to remove or cover unwanted marks on surfaces. Over time, various techniques and products have been developed to deal with stains, reflecting the importance of cleanliness and appearance in different societies.

See also: stained, staining, stains.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,791 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.