moldy

adjective

ˈmōl-dē 

moldier; moldiest

1

: of, resembling, or covered with mold

2

a

: being old and moldering : crumbling

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

These pests are often found in moldy foods or foods with a high moisture content. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2024

And there's nothing that looks worse (or smells worse) than a soft or moldy pumpkin sitting on your porch. —Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024

Over a long period of time, even healthy people who are exposed to a wet, moldy, indoor environment may be at risk of developing allergies or asthma, Saff says. —Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024

Dilute bleach with water in a spray bottle and use it to saturate the moldy spots along the caulking. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

moldy

adjective

ˈmōl-dē 

moldier; moldiest

: resembling, containing, or covered with mold

moldiness noun

Medical Definition

moldy

adjective

variants or chiefly British mouldy

ˈmōl-dē 

moldier or chiefly British mouldier; mouldiest

: covered with a mold-producing fungus

moldy bread