fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi

2

: caused by a fungus

a fungal skin disease

Examples of fungal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Overhead Watering Spraying water over your entire rose bush is quick and easy, but doing so creates moist conditions that promote fungal diseases. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

The result was a menu of skin complaints – fungal, bacterial and otherwise. — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Remove discolored leaves to fend off fungal disease. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fungal

• jungle
• antifungal

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or resembling fungi

2

: caused by a fungus

a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi

2

: caused by a fungus

fungal infections