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

While Solawave launched with a single product—said facial wand—the brand’s current lineup includes LED masks and treatment devices that target everything from puffiness to fine lines, redness, and discoloration in the neck and chest area. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 July 2026

Red wine is notorious for leaving behind an unsightly discoloration in your favorite clothes, but the good news is that this stain doesn't have to stick around forever! — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Also, check that the stain is gone before machine drying since heat will make the discoloration more difficult to remove. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

Plus, the addition of colored clays, according to the brand, helps mask uneven skin tone and discoloration. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 11 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