moldier; moldiest
1
: of, resembling, or covered with mold
2
b
: antiquated, fusty
moldy tradition
moldiness
noun
Examples of moldy in a Sentence
Her books became moldy after being left in a damp basement.
The wine had a slightly moldy aroma.
Recent Examples on the Web
The moldy or mildewy fabric should be laundered in chlorine bleach and hot water.
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Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
Hypodermic needles, bags of marijuana, moldy clothes, human excrement, tires and condoms littered the street, according to neighbors’ accounts and photos taken by Malone.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
Make sure to check the berries regularly for signs of spoilage and discard any moldy or mushy berries.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
Moldy & expired food. Eggshells. Stale or moldy bread.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
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Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
Hypodermic needles, bags of marijuana, moldy clothes, human excrement, tires and condoms littered the street, according to neighbors’ accounts and photos taken by Malone.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
Make sure to check the berries regularly for signs of spoilage and discard any moldy or mushy berries.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
Moldy & expired food. Eggshells. Stale or moldy bread.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for moldy
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moldy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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moldy
adjective
moldier; moldiest
: resembling, containing, or covered with mold
moldiness
noun
Medical Definition
moldy
adjective
variants
or chiefly British mouldy
moldier or chiefly British mouldier; mouldiest
: covered with a mold-producing fungus
moldy bread
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