Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mouldy
Adjective
/ˈmoʊl.di/
Definition
Covered with or smelling of mould (a fungus that typically grows in damp or decaying matter).
Examples
- The bread became mouldy after being left out for several days.
- I can’t eat that cheese; it smells mouldy.
- We discovered mouldy fruit at the back of the fridge.
Meaning
Mouldy refers to the condition of something that has developed a layer of mould, often due to excess moisture or decay.
Synonyms
- fusty
- musty
- decomposed
- spoiled
- decayed
