dye
noun
verb (used with object), dyed, dye·ing.
verb (used without object), dyed, dye·ing.
Origin of dye
Examples from the Web for dye
Contemporary Examples of dye
They dye their hair and alter their clothes, but not enough to attract attention from authorities.
North Korea’s Secret Movie Bootleggers: How Western Films Make It Into the Hermit KingdomLizzie Crocker
December 22, 2014
Fame came only after Cohn pressured her to diet, dye her hair, cap her teeth, and change her name.
Should We Give Kim Novak a Break on the Oscar Plastic Surgery Hate-Tweeting?Lizzie Crocker
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“However, the dye job takes about five hours, and costs at least 600 yuan,” or nearly $100, says one employee.
Judd Apatow is the one who famously had you dye your hair red for your breakout role in Superbad.
To get Uggie to look like the other two dogs, handlers bathed him in a dye that turned his coat white for several months.
Historical Examples of dye
You can't see his face for his whiskers, and can't see his whiskers for the dye upon 'em.
Life And Adventures Of Martin ChuzzlewitCharles Dickens
They dye them different colours, and cloath themselves therewith.
The History of LouisianaLe Page Du Pratz
For verily, it is as ridiculous to dye the hair white as to dye it black.
The Book of KhalidAmeen Rihani
To dye gloves to look like York tan or Limerick, put some saffron into a pint of water boiling hot, and let it infuse all night.
Dry a small piece of the lining to see whether the colour is deep enough; and if approved, put it in and wash it in the dye.