Stains: meaning, definitions and examples

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stains

 

[ steɪnz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on fabric

Marks left on a surface by the accidental spillage or splattering of a liquid substance.

Synonyms

blemishes, marks, spots

Examples of usage

  • The white shirt had coffee stains on the sleeve.
  • She tried to remove the wine stains from the tablecloth.
Context #2 | Verb

clothing

To accidentally mark or spoil (clothing or a surface) with a dirty mark that is difficult to remove.

Synonyms

blemish, mark, spot

Examples of usage

  • She accidentally stained her dress with ink.
  • The grass stains on his jeans were hard to get rid of.

Translations

Translations of the word "stains" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manchas

🇮🇳 धब्बे

🇩🇪 Flecken

🇮🇩 noda

🇺🇦 плями

🇵🇱 plamy

🇯🇵 シミ

🇫🇷 taches

🇪🇸 manchas

🇹🇷 lekeler

🇰🇷 얼룩

🇸🇦 بقع

🇨🇿 skvrny

🇸🇰 škvrny

🇨🇳 污点

🇸🇮 madeži

🇮🇸 blettir

🇰🇿 дақтар

🇬🇪 ბზარები

🇦🇿 ləkələr

🇲🇽 manchas

Etymology

The word 'stains' originated from the Middle English word 'steynen' meaning to mark with color or a spot. Over time, the meaning evolved to include marks left by liquids on surfaces. The concept of stains has been present throughout history, with different cultures developing methods to remove or cover up stains on various materials.

See also: stain, stained, staining.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,174, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.