Staining

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪnɪŋ/

Definitions of staining

verb Staining is a verb that refers to the act of marking or discoloring something with a stain or pigment.

Example Sentences

A1 She is staining the wooden table with a dark varnish.

A2 The spilled wine is staining the white carpet.

B1 The artist is staining the canvas with vibrant colors.

B2 The chemicals used in the experiment are staining the lab equipment.

C1 The pollution is staining the once pristine river water.

C2 The graffiti is staining the historical building's facade.

Examples of staining in a Sentence

formal The staining on the wall indicated water damage and mold growth.

informal I tried scrubbing the staining on the carpet, but it wouldn't come out.

slang That party was so wild, there was staining all over the furniture the next day.

figurative The scandal left a permanent staining on his reputation.

Grammatical Forms of staining

• past tense: stained
• plural: stainings
• comparative: more staining
• superlative: most staining
• present tense: stains
• future tense: will stain
• perfect tense: have stained
• continuous tense: is staining
• singular: staining
• positive degree: staining
• infinitive: to stain
• gerund: staining
• participle: stained

Origin and Evolution of staining

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'staining' originated from the Middle English word 'steynyng' which came from the Old French word 'estain' meaning to color or dye.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'staining' evolved to not only refer to coloring or dyeing but also to the process of applying a colored substance to a surface to change its appearance.