dye
verb
dyed; dyeing
1
: to impart a new and often permanent color to especially by impregnating with a dye
2
: to impart (a color) by dyeing
: to take up or impart color in dyeing
Examples of dye in a Sentence
She had been dyeing her hair for years.
The fabric is bleached, dyed, and then washed.
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After cotton is harvested, it is spun into yarn and dyed — typically with indigo, a process that can involve significant water use and chemical treatments.
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
The material was not dyed or bleached.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
It’s wrapped in masa dyed with butterfly pea and served on sautéed ramps and mole verde.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The linen fabric has been dyed through the label’s proprietary Tinto Terra technique, which utilizes natural clays to produce earthy, complex colors with reduced environmental impact.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
The material was not dyed or bleached.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
It’s wrapped in masa dyed with butterfly pea and served on sautéed ramps and mole verde.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The linen fabric has been dyed through the label’s proprietary Tinto Terra technique, which utilizes natural clays to produce earthy, complex colors with reduced environmental impact.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dye
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dye. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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Medical Definition
dye
1 of 2 noun1
: color from dyeing
2
: a soluble or insoluble coloring matter
dye
2 of 2 verb
dyed; dyeing
1
: to impart a new and often permanent color to especially by impregnating with a dye
2
: to impart (a color) by dyeing
dyeing blue on yellow
: to take up or impart color in dyeing
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