Stain: meaning, definitions and examples

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stain

[ steɪn ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 mancha

🇮🇳 दाग

🇩🇪 Fleck

🇮🇩 noda

🇺🇦 пляма

🇵🇱 plama

🇯🇵 染み (しみ)

🇫🇷 tache

🇪🇸 mancha

🇹🇷 leke

🇰🇷 얼룩

🇸🇦 بقعة

🇨🇿 skvrna

🇸🇰 škvrna

🇨🇳 污渍 (wūzì)

🇸🇮 madež

🇮🇸 blettur

🇰🇿 дақ

🇬🇪 ლაქა

🇦🇿 ləkə

🇲🇽 mancha

Word origin

The word 'stain' originated from the Old English word 'stæg(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.