Examples of spoilage in a Sentence
The milk should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem
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Homemade juices are more prone to spoilage, which causes foodborne infections.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Lettuce must be dry before storing it, as moisture contributes to spoilage.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Excess moisture can accelerate spoilage so place the cucumbers on a paper towel or keep them in a breathable container.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
This can result in a broken seal or a swollen can, causing spoilage, according to the USDA.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Lettuce must be dry before storing it, as moisture contributes to spoilage.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Excess moisture can accelerate spoilage so place the cucumbers on a paper towel or keep them in a breathable container.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
This can result in a broken seal or a swollen can, causing spoilage, according to the USDA.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spoilage
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoilage. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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spoilage
noun
spoil·age
ˈspȯi-lij 
: the action of spoiling or the condition of being spoiled
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