dyeing

American  

[dahy-ing] / ˈdaɪ ɪŋ /

noun

1. process of coloring fibers, yarns, or fabrics.

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dyeing British  

/ ˈdaɪɪŋ /

noun

1. the process or industry of colouring yarns, fabric, etc

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Etymology

Origin of dyeing

before 1000; Middle English; Old English dēagunge. See dye, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Unlike conventional textiles, where color is applied through dyeing, sea silk generates its golden hue from the arrangement of proteins within the fiber itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Launching into the world of modeling soon after, she divorced her husband and made a history-defining decision: dyeing her brown hair platinum blonde.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When John commands Cal to cut his long hair, Cal rebels by dyeing it platinum and trimming it into a chin-length bob.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 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