Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
molder
verb
/ˈmoʊldər/
Definition
To slowly decay or disintegrate, typically due to the effects of moisture and time.
Examples
- The old wooden beams of the house began to molder after years of neglect.
- Left outside, the pumpkin started to molder in the autumn rain.
- Books that aren’t stored properly will molder and lose their value.
Meaning
Molder refers to the process of something breaking down or falling apart gradually, often used in relation to organic materials or items left to deteriorate.
Synonyms
- decay
- rot
- disintegrate
- deteriorate
- decompose
