tincture
noun
a solution of alcohol or of alcohol and water, containing animal, vegetable, or chemical drugs.
tinctures
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present tense formof tincture (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Even though she and other women are able to read, write and keep ledgerbooks by this date, the complicated and often secret tinctures concocted for fabrics remain the province of men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Most preshow work happens in her “dog room,” a basement utility space where pet scrubs and tinctures abound like makeup at Sephora.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
Once seated, guests are presented with a wooden box that includes 10 sample tinctures of their “Mexico Through the Senses” cocktail menu.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2024
Edible mushrooms have become a staple of the supplement aisle, with powdered mushroom mixes, concentrated tinctures, and other goods that boast a smorgasbord of health benefits.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 31, 2024
Richard was also supposed to spend his afternoons making tinctures for Mother, but he almost never did.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
