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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Sun scorch, on the other hand, typically causes plant leaves to wilt, discolor, or turn crispy.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Avoid if the snow is discolored, including yellow or black snow compared to pristine, untouched white snow.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Over, 23, who is from Ashland, Ohio, has been posting videos on TikTok for the past few months that show her teeth — some of which are missing, cracked or discolored, causing her significant discomfort.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Never eat plowed, discolored, roadside, or walked-on snow.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Avoid if the snow is discolored, including yellow or black snow compared to pristine, untouched white snow.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Over, 23, who is from Ashland, Ohio, has been posting videos on TikTok for the past few months that show her teeth — some of which are missing, cracked or discolored, causing her significant discomfort.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Never eat plowed, discolored, roadside, or walked-on snow.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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