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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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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.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Stain glass suggests action or the process of staining glass, as if it's currently happening.
  • Stained glass is the correct term for the colored glass used in windows and decorative pieces.
  • Remember that stained includes the -ed, indicating a completed process of staining.
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