discoloration

noun

dis·​col·​or·​ation (ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored

2

: a discolored spot or formation : stain

Examples of discoloration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that’s been sitting on them for some time. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Crump added that the independent autopsy, which was the second one performed on Wells, also found red discoloration on the back of his head. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 July 2026

Mitchell said the cause of this discoloration, which was quite large, was unknown. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

In Mitchell's report, among the notable findings was an area of red discoloration on tissue at the back of Wells' head by the occipital bone. — James Powel, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for discoloration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration