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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Plus, any extra moisture can speed up spoilage.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Excess moisture can promote mold growth and spoilage, potentially shortening the life of your cabbage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Cut leeks need airtight, dry storage and should be used quickly, since slicing speeds up moisture loss and increases the risk of spoilage.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Homemade juices are more prone to spoilage, which causes foodborne infections.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Excess moisture can promote mold growth and spoilage, potentially shortening the life of your cabbage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Cut leeks need airtight, dry storage and should be used quickly, since slicing speeds up moisture loss and increases the risk of spoilage.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Homemade juices are more prone to spoilage, which causes foodborne infections.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoilage. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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spoilage
noun
spoil·age
ˈspȯi-lij 
: the action of spoiling or the condition of being spoiled
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