Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Stains.
Stains - as a noun
A soiled or discolored appearance
Example: "The wine left a dark stain"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discoloration16discolouration17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
color7coloring materialcolour8colouring materialHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Anything regarded as making something unclean
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dirt5filth11grease7grime8grunge8soil4Stains - as a verb
Color with a liquid dye or tint
Example: "Stain this table a beautiful walnut color"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dye7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Produce or leave stains
Example: "Red wine stains the table cloth"
Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Example: "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defile10maculate12sully8tarnish10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blob8blot6fleck14spot6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Color for microscopic study
Example: "The laboratory worker dyed the specimen"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dye7Example Sentences
"She tried to remove the coffee stains from her shirt."
"The carpet had several stubborn stains that wouldn't come out."
"He used a stain remover to get rid of the red wine stains on his tablecloth."
"The old painting had a few yellow stains due to age."
"She noticed some ink stains on the paper and decided to rewrite the letter."
Word Game Points
Is STAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is STAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is STAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stains is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
