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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If kept outside, certain items can rust, become moldy, or even crack and break.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
To reduce your risk, stick to major commercial brands of nuts and nut butter, and throw away nuts that look moldy, discolored, or shriveled.9 Heating has little effect on aflatoxins.10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests foods for aflatoxins to ensure their safety.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Carpet, upholstered furniture, and other absorbent materials that are moldy may need to be replaced.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
Experts recommend disposing of moldy food immediately to avoid any potential health hazards.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
To reduce your risk, stick to major commercial brands of nuts and nut butter, and throw away nuts that look moldy, discolored, or shriveled.9 Heating has little effect on aflatoxins.10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests foods for aflatoxins to ensure their safety.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Carpet, upholstered furniture, and other absorbent materials that are moldy may need to be replaced.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
Experts recommend disposing of moldy food immediately to avoid any potential health hazards.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moldy. Accessed 21 Jan. 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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