bloodstain

noun

blood·​stain ˈbləd-ˌstān How to pronounce bloodstain (audio)
: a discoloration caused by blood

Examples of bloodstain in a Sentence

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Efforts to trap it on Saturday revealed extensive damage: broken shelves, ransacked meat and flower sections, and bloodstains believed to belong to the bear. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 Crime scene investigator: Blood stain analysis shows Libby German's body was 'dragged' A crime scene investigator trained on bloodstain pattern analysis said Libby German was likely dragged after her throat was cut, one of the few revelations during Monday’s proceedings. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024 Authorities also said Kelsey’s DNA was also found on Hall’s shorts, and a bloodstain of her's was also found on his shoe, per the outlet. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024 When David comes to, Sister Andrea is standing next to him, her hand on the bloodstain on his chest. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bloodstain 

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bloodstain was in 1614

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“Bloodstain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodstain. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bloodstain

noun
blood·​stain -ˌstān How to pronounce bloodstain (audio)
: a discoloration caused by blood
bloodstained
-ˌstānd
adjective

Medical Definition

bloodstain

noun
blood·​stain -ˌstān How to pronounce bloodstain (audio)
: a discoloration caused by blood

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