Examples of spoilage in a Sentence
The milk should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem
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The Risks Of Storing Rotisserie Chicken Incorrectly Storing rotisserie chicken improperly can lead to spoilage, food safety risks, and loss in flavor and texture.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The rain and cool weather have meant slow ripening, but also (seemingly) faster spoilage.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
This advanced level of product traceability and visibility enables supply chain leaders to address an issue that has long threatened brand reputation and sales: costly and environmentally harmful spoilage of perishable goods.
—Megan Brewster, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
This helps prevent spoilage from spreading to the rest of the pack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The rain and cool weather have meant slow ripening, but also (seemingly) faster spoilage.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
This advanced level of product traceability and visibility enables supply chain leaders to address an issue that has long threatened brand reputation and sales: costly and environmentally harmful spoilage of perishable goods.
—Megan Brewster, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
This helps prevent spoilage from spreading to the rest of the pack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spoilage
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoilage. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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spoilage
noun
spoil·age
ˈspȯi-lij 
: the action of spoiling or the condition of being spoiled
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