discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər 
discolored; discoloring; discolors
: to alter or change the hue or color of
: to change color especially for the worse
Examples of discolor in a Sentence
The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
The wine stain discolored the rug.
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Removing the discolored, wilted, or dying blooms and stems helps keep the plant looking tidy and prettier.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
To avoid any liquid soaking through and discoloring surfaces, remove the tablecloth, pretreat stains with stain remover, and toss it in the washing machine.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
The sun was melting the ice keeping the bags of sour cream cool, and the fruit was becoming discolored, with flies beginning to circle.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Clean your washing machine occasionally to remove any buildup that can discolor your clothes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
To avoid any liquid soaking through and discoloring surfaces, remove the tablecloth, pretreat stains with stain remover, and toss it in the washing machine.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
The sun was melting the ice keeping the bags of sour cream cool, and the fruit was becoming discolored, with flies beginning to circle.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Clean your washing machine occasionally to remove any buildup that can discolor your clothes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for discolor
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discolor. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˈ)dis-ˈkəl-ər
: to change in color especially for the worse
the stain discolored the rug
discoloration
noun
(ˌ)dis-ˌkəl-ə-ˈrā-shən
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