stain with

Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words

to mark something with a substance

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Examples (10)

  • The shirt was heavily stained with blood.
  • The tablecloth was stained with red wine after the party.
  • Be careful not to stain your new carpet with paint.
  • He accidentally stained his hands with ink while refilling the pen.
  • The old wooden floor was deeply stained with years of dirt and grime.
  • She tried to clean the dress, but it was still stained with coffee.
  • The artist intentionally stained the canvas with muted colors.
  • If you work with dyes, you'll often stain your clothes with them.
  • The forensic team found clothing stained with mud and leaves.
  • The antique book's pages were yellowed and stained with age.