tinting

noun

tint·​ing ˈtin-tiŋ How to pronounce tinting (audio)
1
: the act or process of one that tints
2
: the engraved or colored tint produced by tinting

Examples of tinting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The nourishing, tinting, and never-sticky lippie doles out unbeatable shine and moisture. Sarah Han and Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Sep. 2024 Excessive window tinting can also be unsafe for the driver and other road users. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 Despite tinting to block infrared radiation, the interior glass gets hot on sunny days. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2024 Windshield tinting Under Senate Bill 46, vehicle owners are allowed to tint their windshields if the tinting allows 70% light transmittance. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for tinting 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tinting was circa 1841

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“Tinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tinting. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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