dye
noun
a coloring material or matter.
Example Sentences
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Traditionally, Japanese convenience stores have also required workers to adhere to relatively conservative dress codes, including bans on certain hair dyes and large earrings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
He also recommends white cotton for clothing worn directly against the skin, but cautions that research into cotton dyes is in its infancy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
In-N-Out Burger this week announced several menu changes in line with a recent push to reduce use of artificial dyes and processed ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Mundhe has enforced bans on using newspapers to wrap food, synthetic dyes and banned analogue paneer - non-dairy cottage cheese substitutes.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
In my bag I kept a damp sponge, dyes, cleansing cream and Kleenex.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
