waterstained en · ADJ
Etymology
From water + stained.
Meanings
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Stained with water.
The Hotel Carter is one of the last cheap places to stay in Times Square, a reputation borne out by its waterstained carpets, peeling walls and healthy occupancy rates.
2007 September 1, Cara Buckley, “Corpse in 608 Poses Mystery at Old Hotel for the Frugal”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more waterstained | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most waterstained | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |