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Definitions for Dye

[1] a coloring material or matter.
[2] a liquid containing coloring matter, for imparting a particular hue to cloth, paper, etc.
[3] color or hue, especially as produced by dyeing.
[4] to color or stain; treat with a dye; color (cloth, hair, etc.) with a substance containing coloring matter: to dye a dress green.
[5] to impart (color) by means of a dye: The coloring matter dyed green.
[6] to impart color, as a dye: This brand dyes well.
[7] to become colored or absorb color when treated with a dye: This cloth dyes easily.
[8] of the deepest /blackest dye , of the most extreme or the worst sort: a prevaricator of the blackest dye.
[9] a staining or colouring substance, such as a natural or synthetic pigment
[10] a liquid that contains a colouring material and can be used to stain fabrics, skins, etc
[11] the colour or shade produced by dyeing
[12] (tr) to impart a colour or stain to (something, such as fabric or hair) by or as if by the application of a dye

Words related to Dye

stain, tint, pigment, color, tinge, tincture, dyestuff, impregnate, colorant

Words nearby Dye

dyarchy, dyaus, dyazide, dybbuk, dyce, dye, dye sensitizing, dye transfer, dyed-in-the-wool, dyeing, dyeline

Origin of Dye

before 1000; Middle English dien, Old English dēagian, derivative of dēag a dye

Words that may be confused with Dye

die, dye

Other words from Dye

dy·a·ble , dye·a·ble , adjective
dy·er , noun
re·dye , verb (used with object), re·dyed, re·dy·ing.
un·dy·a·ble , adjective
un·dyed , adjective

Word origin for Dye

Old English dēagian, from dēag a dye; related to Old High German tugōn to change, Lettish dūkans dark

Synonyms for Dye

pigment, stain, tint, color, dyestuff, tincture, tinge, colorant