How to Use discolor in a Sentence

discolor

verb
  • The wine stain discolored the rug.
  • The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
  • If the blood is close to the skin, the area may look discolored or bruised.
    — Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 29 July 2024
  • The back of his hand and wrist were also swollen and discolored.
    — Bartie Scott, Teen Vogue, 30 Aug. 2018
  • My pea plants are very discolored around the bottom of the plant.
    — oregonlive, 17 June 2023
  • Just the thought of having parts of me that are discolored freaks me out.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Peel away any loose or discolored outer leaves and cut the sprouts in half.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2017
  • Your cutlery looks worn or discolored, or feels rough to the touch.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Most of the ribs, a shoulder bone and two humerus bones were not discolored.
    — New York Times, 18 May 2018
  • Paint on the bridge had been burned and discolored, and a light fixture was blown out.
    — Elizabeth Depompei, Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2019
  • Not even one year later, the sink started to discolor near the drain.
    — Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022
  • Three of the four branches had a center that was discolored, dark brown or black.
    — oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Apples should not be prepped in advance; the fruit will discolor if left to stand.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2021
  • The rash appears discolored and splotchy, and the itching gets worse at night.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • There were discolored, damp books and papers sitting on shelves in the school.
    — Philly.com, 15 Oct. 2017
  • The corpse's skin and flesh became discolored over the years and now appear to be dark brown.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • That’s when the grandmother saw how discolored the child’s foot was.
    — Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The acid can etch, discolor, or weaken stone and concrete.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • If your pan turns dull, rusty, or discolored, reseason it.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Her skin was thin and discolored due to years of topical steroid use to manage her flares.
    — Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
  • Witness says the man's lower lip is discolored with both pink and purple in it.
    — Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 1 Sep. 2019
  • One way to preserve your pillows from getting discolored and dusty over time?
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The acids in the cardboard can discolor photos and papers over time.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Abrasives can scratch or dull the glaze, and harsh chemicals can strip and discolor the grout.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Wash and dry Swiss chard, discarding any parts of leaves that are discolored.
    — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2017
  • The adhesive used to repair the vase was brown and discolored.
    — Dennis Kight, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Foliage may bend downward, leaves may be discolored, or growth may be stunted.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • The faux logs and rocks inside your gas fireplace can become discolored, worn, or cracked over time.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Re-caulk and re-grout Over time, caulking and grout can become discolored or cracked.
    — Ann Hoke, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • If the stalks are limp, rubbery, blemished, or dry and wood-like, and the tips mushy and discolored, then take a pass.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025

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