Examples of mealy in a Sentence
the mealy flesh of a pear
her mealy complexion might be OK if she were a mime, but she isn't
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This basic burger recipe from former Bon Appétit editor Claire Saffitz is an evergreen favorite, full of smart techniques for molding a stellar homemade burger—juicy, flavorful beef that’s never dry or mealy.
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
But this was a mealy-mouthed memo.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This dish is best served fresh and is not recommended for freezing, as the potatoes' texture may become mealy upon thawing and reheating.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Stop the ants using Terro or Advion bait stations, then hose off or scrape away the aphids, mealy bugs and scale.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
But this was a mealy-mouthed memo.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This dish is best served fresh and is not recommended for freezing, as the potatoes' texture may become mealy upon thawing and reheating.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Stop the ants using Terro or Advion bait stations, then hose off or scrape away the aphids, mealy bugs and scale.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Mealy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mealy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
mealy
adjective
mealier; mealiest
1
: containing meal
2
: being soft, dry, and crumbly
3
: covered with fine grains or with flecks (as of color)
4
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