noun
tint
tihnt
Tint (noun) means a slight or pale shade of a color. Example: “The sky had a pink tint just before sunrise.”
noun
1
A slight or pale shade of a color.
"The sky had a pink tint just before sunrise."
"Her hair had a faint reddish tint in the sunlight."
verb
1
To give something a slight coloring; to dye lightly.
"She tinted the icing a pale blue."
"He had the car windows tinted to block the sun."
How to use tint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light shade of color, or to add one.
Common mistake
In color theory, a "tint" specifically means a color lightened with white — a "shade" means the opposite, darkened with black.
Common pairings
a tint of
window tint
tinted glass
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Word forms
- Plural
- tints
- Third person singular
- tints
- Past tense
- tinted
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Etymology
Altered from the older word "tinct," influenced by French teinte, ultimately from Latin tinctus, "dyed."
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Rhymes for tint
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What does “tint” mean?
The word “tint” means a slight or pale shade of a color. In plain terms, a light shade of color, or to add one.
How do you pronounce “tint”?
“Tint” is pronounced tihnt (/tɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tint” in a sentence?
Here is “tint” used in a sentence: “The sky had a pink tint just before sunrise.”
What part of speech is “tint”?
Depending on how it is used, “tint” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “tint” come from?
The word “tint” comes from Latin. Altered from the older word "tinct," influenced by French teinte, ultimately from Latin tinctus, "dyed.".
How many meanings does “tint” have?
“Tint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a slight or pale shade of a color.
