dye

noun
UK: /daɪ/
US: /daɪ/

  1. A substance used to change the color of something.

    1. I want to use blue dye for my dress.
    2. The company develops new dye formulations for the textile industry.

Synonyms

colorant tint color
dye verb

  1. To change the color of something using a dye.

    1. She wants to dye her hair brown.
    2. He decided to dye the old curtains to match the new sofa.
dye adjective

  1. Having been treated with dye.

    1. The shop sells dye fabrics.
    2. I'm looking for dye leather to make this handmade belt.
dye adverb

  1. Dying

    1. He is dye hard fan.
    2. She is dye hard fan of this football team, and she wants to have team scarf.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dye" is /daɪ/ in British English and /daɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dye": colorant, tint, color.

Example usage of "dye": "I want to use blue dye for my dress.". More examples on the page.