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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Inspectors noted issued with moldy food and gnats in the inspection report.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
From moldy cheese to meat sitting out overnight, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants in the last two weeks.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
When scrubbing a moldy area, use gentle force to keep the wall intact in case it's softened from the moisture.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Violations included moldy cheese, expired food and employees not washing their hands.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
From moldy cheese to meat sitting out overnight, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants in the last two weeks.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
When scrubbing a moldy area, use gentle force to keep the wall intact in case it's softened from the moisture.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Violations included moldy cheese, expired food and employees not washing their hands.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 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 12 Apr. 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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