stain
noun
a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
stained
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past participleof stain.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof stain.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
stainnouna discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
Example Sentences
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Eric especially admired the Witch’s House in Beverly Hills, the Shakespeare Bridge in Franklin Hills and the stained glass windows in Carthay Circle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
According to legend, Mallory climbed the church tower at the age of seven and there are numerous stained glass windows in memory of members of his family.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Property damage looks like stained carpeting, unusual paint colors or damaged appliances.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
Looming over the colorless town is its hulking circa-1385 monastery, extended in convent courtyards and stately chapels with lofty naves, offering dazzling displays of stained glass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
The light is already on, and there’s Dad reaching under his car, wearing an old flannel shirt and stained jeans.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
