Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

discoloration

[dis-kuhl-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪsˌkʌl əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
stain
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The Park Police said grass samples have been collected for testing to determine what caused the discoloration of the lawn on the National Mall and the investigation is ongoing.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

However, these same reactions can also weaken enamel, making teeth more vulnerable to future discoloration and other issues.

From Science Daily Mar. 23, 2026

The crew chief, Adrian Johnson, took the bat and called a review to verify the legality of the discoloration on barrel.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2025

One of the issues Dr Lee said the panel had found was that skin discoloration noted on some of the babies was, he claimed, wrongly attributed to air embolus by the prosecution.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2025

The discoloration was back—a grime-gray streak across his palm where he’d clutched the slender shard.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Among the results, the trial revealed no signs of dangerous side effects such as heart problems, allergic reactions, or concerning skin discolorations.

From Science Daily Oct. 9, 2023

Prof Kinsey told the court the skin discolorations observed on Child A had "cemented" her concerns that he had suffered an air embolus.

From BBC Nov. 29, 2022

The specimens they studied were stiff, with dark discolorations of dead tissue.

From Seattle Times Feb. 10, 2022

Look for discolorations, dye spots, streaks, holes or yarn flaws.

From Washington Post Jul. 8, 2019

He found something that described a kind of surgery to correct skin discolorations.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training