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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Springtails Springtails are another group of insects that feed on moldy materials.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
These pests are often found in moldy foods or foods with a high moisture content.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2024
And there's nothing that looks worse (or smells worse) than a soft or moldy pumpkin sitting on your porch.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Over a long period of time, even healthy people who are exposed to a wet, moldy, indoor environment may be at risk of developing allergies or asthma, Saff says.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
These pests are often found in moldy foods or foods with a high moisture content.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2024
And there's nothing that looks worse (or smells worse) than a soft or moldy pumpkin sitting on your porch.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Over a long period of time, even healthy people who are exposed to a wet, moldy, indoor environment may be at risk of developing allergies or asthma, Saff says.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moldy. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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