bloodstain

noun

blood·​stain ˈbləd-ˌstān How to pronounce bloodstain (audio)
: a discoloration caused by blood

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By 2000, detectives were able to use new DNA testing technology to build a profile of the suspect based on a bloodstain found on the wall and the fluids found on the girl’s body. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025 Officers noticed a bloodstain near the front door of the home and went inside. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025 Then to jib down and find that sad ignominy of his body in the sack with the bloodstain. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025 Tests on the fingernail scraping and one of the bloodstains were inconclusive. Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bloodstain

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First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bloodstain was in 1614

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“Bloodstain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodstain. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

bloodstain

noun
blood·​stain -ˌstān How to pronounce bloodstain (audio)
: a discoloration caused by blood
bloodstained
-ˌstānd
adjective

Medical Definition

bloodstain

noun
blood·​stain -ˌstān How to pronounce bloodstain (audio)
: a discoloration caused by blood

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