1
: color from dyeing
2
: a soluble or insoluble coloring matter
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
Noun
soaked the fabric in blue dye
Verb
She had been dyeing her hair for years.
The fabric is bleached, dyed, and then washed.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Both Leonas and Miller suggest that those with sensitive skin or people who have specific allergies are likely the most impacted by new clothing’s loose dyes and chemicals, as the garments’ contact with skin may cause rashes; dry, itchy patches; and other types of uncomfortable reactions.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
There, the abacá sheets are processed into yarn, dyed using sustainable methods certified to the highest standards (Oeko-Tex Standard 100), and woven into a high-density fabric with a natural beeswax coating, creating Bananatex — a water-resistant, durable and smooth material.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Naveena Denim Mills will unveil Eco-Advanced Indigo Dyeing certified by BluWin, a collaboration with textile dye supplier DyStar.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Both Leonas and Miller suggest that those with sensitive skin or people who have specific allergies are likely the most impacted by new clothing’s loose dyes and chemicals, as the garments’ contact with skin may cause rashes; dry, itchy patches; and other types of uncomfortable reactions.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The capsule is the mill’s third showcasing fabrics dyed with natural indigo.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
There, the abacá sheets are processed into yarn, dyed using sustainable methods certified to the highest standards (Oeko-Tex Standard 100), and woven into a high-density fabric with a natural beeswax coating, creating Bananatex — a water-resistant, durable and smooth material.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dye. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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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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