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Definition of restain

restain

/ˌriːˈsteɪn/
re · stain
Past Simple:restained
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Past Participle:restained
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Present Participle:restaining
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restain Lexical Profile

• verb

1

To apply a new coat of wood stain or chemical dye to a surface, fabric, or biological specimen.

Example

"After sanding down the weathered cedar deck, we decided to restain the planks in a rich mahogany shade."

2

To soil, blemish, or discolor something again after it has been cleaned.

Example

"Be careful with that berry juice so you do not restain the tablecloth I just bleached."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'restain' (to stain again) with the similarly spelled 'restrain' (to hold back or control).

• Rhymes for restain

• Nearby Words

restack
restaff
restage
restain
restart
restate
restatement

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restain
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