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Stain glass vs. Stained glass

Stain glass

/steɪn ɡlæs/
Colored pieces of glass used to create decorative designs in windows

Examples:

The church's stain glass windows depict biblical scenes.She found a beautiful stain glass art piece at the market.Each stain glass panel was uniquely designed by the artist.

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This word has no synonyms

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Stained glass

/steɪnd ɡlæs/
Colored glass pieces joined to create designs, often found in windows of churches and cathedrals.

Examples:

The sun cast a spectrum of colors through the stained glass.Artisans spent months crafting the intricate stained glass designs.The church window gleamed with vibrant stained glass scenes.

Synonyms:

This word has no synonyms

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Stain glass can be remembered as two separate words that imply the act of staining glass, though it is incorrect.
  • Stained glass refers to colored or painted glass, often seen in ornate windows.
  • Focus on the ed in stained to remember that the process has been completed, resulting in art.
  • Imagine stain glass as an accidental spill — messy and not artistic.
  • Remember that stained glass is a common craft used in decoration, often in churches.
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