- present participle of dye.
dyeing
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dyeing
before 1000; Middle English; Old English dēagunge. See dye, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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"Some start wearing shorter skirts or dyeing their hair. Once people begin expressing themselves, it affects a system where everyone is supposed to think and move together."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
With spinning, weaving, dyeing and knitting facilities -- the Glo-Djigbe site exported its first garments in 2024 for the French retailer Kiabi, followed by other international brands such as US Polo.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Textile dyeing and finishing operations generate large amounts of contaminated wastewater, making dye removal and water reuse ongoing challenges.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
Perhaps the translation is off, or maybe something else needs tinkering; dyeing her hair Nora’s exact shade of brown doesn’t help, nor does attempting to do the film in a Norwegian accent.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2025
I gave one to Rontu and on the way back to the canoe gathered purple sea urchins to use for dyeing.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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