Meaning of the word soiled in English

What does soiled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

soiled

US /sɔɪld/
UK /sɔɪld/

Adjective

made dirty

Example:
He accidentally dropped the clean shirt on the floor, and it became soiled.
The children came home with their clothes all soiled from playing in the mud.

Verb

past tense and past participle of soil

Example:
The dog soiled the carpet, so we had to clean it immediately.
His reputation was soiled by the scandal.