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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Dilute bleach with water in a spray bottle and use it to saturate the moldy spots along the caulking.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation plastic containers have causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture build up.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2024
Another warning sign is a moldy or musty smell: This can indicate plumbing issues within the walls, or moisture within the air conditioning unit or vents—both of which can be expensive to fix.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
The violations ranged from moldy hot dog buns to a bartender cutting lemons with bare hands.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation plastic containers have causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture build up.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2024
Another warning sign is a moldy or musty smell: This can indicate plumbing issues within the walls, or moisture within the air conditioning unit or vents—both of which can be expensive to fix.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
The violations ranged from moldy hot dog buns to a bartender cutting lemons with bare hands.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moldy. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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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