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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Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation in plastic containers causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture buildup.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Fresh bread can be frozen to help it last longer and to prevent it from getting hard and stale, or worse, getting moldy.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 June 2025
For extra-stubborn (or white) grout, pull out a bleach pen or heavy-duty grout cleaner for moldy spots that fight back.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Usually, food that has expired or gone moldy, like old leftovers or moldy produce, is the culprit to bad smells.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Fresh bread can be frozen to help it last longer and to prevent it from getting hard and stale, or worse, getting moldy.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 June 2025
For extra-stubborn (or white) grout, pull out a bleach pen or heavy-duty grout cleaner for moldy spots that fight back.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Usually, food that has expired or gone moldy, like old leftovers or moldy produce, is the culprit to bad smells.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for moldy
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moldy. Accessed 20 Jul. 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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