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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The inspector found a bottle with moldy syrup, mold on the ceiling of the ice machine, maggots under one of the sinks and fruit flies under the cabinet in the coffee area.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Check it every few days to mist the sponge with a spray bottle to keep the seeds wet and ensure nothing is getting moldy.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
Besides looking unattractive, a moldy bathroom triggers allergies in many people.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
However, in very wet climates, the rolls can get soggy or even moldy.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Check it every few days to mist the sponge with a spray bottle to keep the seeds wet and ensure nothing is getting moldy.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
Besides looking unattractive, a moldy bathroom triggers allergies in many people.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
However, in very wet climates, the rolls can get soggy or even moldy.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
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 31 May. 2026.
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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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