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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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
This guide explains why seedlings often get moldy indoors, and simple ways to treat and prevent mold issues so your seedlings can thrive.
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The chain pizza restaurant was cited after inspectors noted moldy residue on equipment.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
This guide explains why seedlings often get moldy indoors, and simple ways to treat and prevent mold issues so your seedlings can thrive.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The chain pizza restaurant was cited after inspectors noted moldy residue on equipment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moldy. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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