Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-bad

phrasal verb
/ɡoʊ bæd/
Definition
To become spoiled or no longer good to eat.
Examples
  • Make sure you check the dates; milk can go bad quickly if left out.
  • The leftovers went bad after a few days in the fridge.
  • Don’t leave fruit in the sun; it will go bad much faster.
Meaning
When food or substances deteriorate and are no longer safe for consumption.
Synonyms
  • spoil
  • rot
  • deteriorate