tinting

noun

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

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Court records show he was also charged with failure to stop at a stop sign or flashing red light, failure to heed to a siren, a window tinting violation, and having a fake or altered tag or registration. Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 The World Cup seems to have solved this issue by putting tinting on the windows. Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026 Think of window tinting on your car. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Window tinting, clear coating, VIN etching, car locator services, life insurance and an extended warranty. Dave Lieber feb. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tinting

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 28 Jun. 2026.

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