1noun
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
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
T-A-R-N-I-S-HHow do you spell TARNISH?
TARNISH contains 7 letters, begins with T, and ends with H.
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2verb
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
“The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗stainmaculatesullydefile
02 Letter breakdown
How is TARNISH spelled?
T1A2R3N4I5S6H7
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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.