dye
a coloring material or matter.
a liquid containing coloring matter, for imparting a particular hue to cloth, paper, etc.
color or hue, especially as produced by dyeing.
to color or stain; treat with a dye; color (cloth, hair, etc.) with a substance containing coloring matter: to dye a dress green.
to impart (color) by means of a dye: The coloring matter dyed green.
to impart color, as a dye: This brand dyes well.
to become colored or absorb color when treated with a dye: This cloth dyes easily.
Idioms about dye
of the deepest / blackest dye, of the most extreme or the worst sort: a prevaricator of the blackest dye.
Origin of dye
1Other words from dye
- dy·a·ble, dye·a·ble, adjective
- dyer, noun
- re·dye, verb (used with object), re·dyed, re·dy·ing.
- un·dy·a·ble, adjective
- un·dyed, adjective
Words that may be confused with dye
- die, dye
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How to use dye in a sentence
All our blood in torrents to redye the sickly auroras of the earth!
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British Dictionary definitions for dye
/ (daɪ) /
a staining or colouring substance, such as a natural or synthetic pigment
a liquid that contains a colouring material and can be used to stain fabrics, skins, etc
the colour or shade produced by dyeing
(tr) to impart a colour or stain to (something, such as fabric or hair) by or as if by the application of a dye
Origin of dye
1Derived forms of dye
- dyable or dyeable, adjective
- dyer, noun
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