1. marks or discolorations that are difficult to remove
Usage: plural of stain

1. marks or discolors something in a way that is difficult to remove
Usage: third person singular present tense of stain
2. colors wood or other materials with a dye or chemical
Usage: third person singular present tense of stain

Examples

• The red wine left permanent stains on the white tablecloth.
• Coffee stains are notoriously difficult to remove from fabric.
• She scrubbed the carpet to remove the mud stains.
• The artist stains the wood with a dark cherry finish.
• Grass stains his clothes every time he plays soccer.
• The carpenter stains each piece of furniture by hand.
• Blood stains require cold water treatment to come out properly.