01 Word definition

tarnish

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is TARNISH a word?

Yes. TARNISH is a 7-letter noun. discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TARNISH?

T-A-R-N-I-S-H

TARNISH contains 7 letters, begins with T, and ends with H.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

2verb

  1. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

    “The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air”
Synonyms
stainmaculatesullydefile
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends10points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TARNISH spelled?

T1A2R3N4I5S6H7
Starts withTARFirst 3 letters
Ends withISHLast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

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About TARNISH.

How do you spell TARNISH?

TARNISH is spelled T-A-R-N-I-S-H. It contains 7 letters.