1. substances used to change the color of materials such as fabric, hair, or food
Usage: plural of dye

1. colors or stains something using a dye
Usage: third person singular present tense of dye

Examples

• The fabric store sells natural dyes made from plants.
• Chemical dyes can produce very bright colors.
• She dyes her hair blonde every few months.
• The artist dyes the cloth before painting on it.
• Food dyes are used to make candy more colorful.
• He always dyes his Easter eggs blue and green.
• These dyes will fade if washed in hot water.