Pronunciation: /daɪ/
noun a substance used to give color to something
A1 She used red dye to color her hair for the party.
A2 The fabric was soaked in blue dye to give it a vibrant color.
B1 The tie-dye shirt was a popular fashion trend in the 1960s.
B2 The artist experimented with different dyes to create unique patterns in her artwork.
C1 The textile industry uses various chemical dyes to produce a wide range of colors.
C2 The ancient Egyptians were skilled in the art of dyeing fabrics using natural plant dyes.
verb to color or change the color of something using dye
A1 She dyes her hair blonde.
A2 He dyed his t-shirt blue for the party.
B1 The fabric can be dyed in different colors.
B2 I want to dye my curtains to match the new sofa.
C1 The artist dyed the canvas with vibrant colors.
C2 The traditional method of dyeing fabric is still used in some cultures.
formal The textile industry uses various types of dye to color fabrics.
informal I'm thinking of dyeing my hair a different color for the summer.
slang She's really good at dyeing her hair at home, it always looks professionally done.
figurative His betrayal dyed our friendship a dark shade of mistrust.
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