Synonyms of spoilage

spoilage

noun

ˈspȯi-lij 

as in decomposition

the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances

in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decomposition
• decay
• fermentation
• rot
• putrefaction
• corruption
• breakdown
• putrescence
• disintegration
• festering
• crumbling
• dissolution
• souring
• curdling
• moldering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• growth
• maturation
• ripening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoilage

The risk of spoilage is reportedly from a manufacturing defect in the can’s pull tab, which any home canner knows may lead to problems. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Keep refrigerated foods cold, store leftovers promptly and always check for signs of spoilage such as an off smell, mold or changes in texture. — Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

Amy’s Kitchen is recalling more than 180,000 cans of soup sold in more than 20 states and parts of Canada due to a defect that could increase the risk of spoilage. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Aim to give kiwi some distance from other ethylene-producing produce items, including apples, avocados, mangoes, and tomatoes, as these may speed up spoilage. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026