Examples of musty in a Sentence
a dark and musty basement
the musty prose of writers who use the same expressions over and over
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If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Common signs of moldy books include a musty or earthy smell, discoloration (especially black, white, green, or orange spots), soft or fuzzy patches on the cover or pages, and warped or wavy pages due to moisture.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Odor and dead roaches: A strong, musty or oily smell can signal a serious infestation.
—Evan Moore
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
First up, avoid musty smells by moving towels to the dryer as soon as the wash cycle is complete.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Common signs of moldy books include a musty or earthy smell, discoloration (especially black, white, green, or orange spots), soft or fuzzy patches on the cover or pages, and warped or wavy pages due to moisture.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Odor and dead roaches: A strong, musty or oily smell can signal a serious infestation.
—Evan Moore
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
First up, avoid musty smells by moving towels to the dryer as soon as the wash cycle is complete.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
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“Musty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musty. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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musty
adjective
mustier; mustiest
1
a
: affected by dampness or mildew : moldy
b
: tasting or smelling of dampness and decay
2
a
: stale entry 1 sense 2, trite
musty proverbs
b
: outmoded, antiquated
musty traditions
mustiness
noun
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