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.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
The Rockies were moldy, having allowed 10 runs or more over four straight games before Sunday, the longest streak of pitching ineptitude by a National League club since Houston in 2007.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
In This Article What Causes Mold On Bread? Risks Of Eating Moldy Bread
What To Do If Your Bread Is Moldy
How To Keep Bread Fresh Longer
Discovering a single slice of moldy bread in your loaf can present a dilemma.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moldy. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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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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