moldy

adjective

Definition of moldynext
1
as in obsolete

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2
as in rotting

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Recent Examples of moldy The inspector found moldy peppers in the cooler, a black and pink substance in the ice machine and meatloaf stored at an unsafe temperature. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 Depending on the tavern, the food could vary from moldy cheese, soup and corn cakes to more luxurious options. — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 June 2026 Chain restaurants, moldy cutting boards, sewage backups and the usual vermin fill this week’s list restaurants failing inspection in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and the Florida Keys. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos’ old banana peels and moldy bread stay local. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moldy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
  1. obsolete
  2. mildewy
  3. antiquated
  4. decaying
  5. vintage
  6. putrescent
  7. outdated
  8. corroded
Adjective
  • As vehicles age, OE on-board hardware becomes obsolete as cellular providers replace older technology and automakers stop investing in aging back-end stacks and features.
    — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
  • Congress empowered this group of experts because its leadership recognized obsolete military bases needed to be closed or consolidated but individual lawmakers would inevitably block any changes to protect their home state facilities.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of obsolete
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  • Does that musty, mildewy smell seem to get worse on warm days?
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Storing towels in the bathroom can lead them to become mildewy or moldy, due to the high humidity.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of mildewy
Adjective
  • Some guardrail injuries result from antiquated designs, or designs that manufacturers know to be dangerous.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • But Merrywood’s charms, both elegant and antiquated, might face the wrecking ball later this year.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of antiquated
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  • The district also could be in for other major changes in the coming years, including the opening of a few new schools to replace multiple decaying, underenrolled schools.
    — Scott Travis, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Definition of decaying
Adjective
  • The trio, each of whom has completely opposing personas, of course, set out on a road trip from New York City to Los Angeles in a vintage Cadillac to attend the Drag Queen of America pageant.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
  • The French Laundry has assembled a remarkable collection of rare and vintage spirits, including Scotch whisky, bourbon, Cognac, Armagnac and Chartreuse.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of vintage
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  • This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.
    — Q.ai - Powering a Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022
Definition of putrescent
Adjective
  • Companies embracing enduring relationships and providing necessary business tools will unlock mutual financial growth, moving past outdated, expensive short-term activations.
    — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • An outdated belief may be the roadblock on your path as Saturn stations retrograde today.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of outdated
Adjective
  • Aviator’s Restaurant at Sacramento Executive Airport remains closed six months after a routine kitchen floor repair uncovered crumbling concrete, corroded rebar, asbestos and mold.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • But the closure extended because of concerns over possible asbestos, lead paint, corroded pipes and other damage, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of corroded

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