adj

moldy

MOHL-dee

Moldy (adj) means Covered with mold; gone bad from fungal growth. Example: “They threw out the moldy bread.”

adj

Covered with mold; gone bad from fungal growth.

"They threw out the moldy bread."

"The basement smelled damp and moldy."

How to use moldy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes food, fabric, or surfaces that have gone bad and grown fungus.

UK vs US

Spelled "mouldy" in British English.

Word forms

moldier comparative, more moldy comparative, moldiest superlative, most moldy superlative

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Etymology

Formed from mold plus the adjective suffix -y.

Frequently asked questions

What does “moldy” mean?

The word “moldy” means covered with mold; gone bad from fungal growth. In plain terms, describes food, fabric, or surfaces that have gone bad and grown fungus.

How do you pronounce “moldy”?

“Moldy” is pronounced MOHL-dee (/ˈmoʊldi/ in IPA).

How do you use “moldy” in a sentence?

Here is “moldy” used in a sentence: “They threw out the moldy bread.”

What part of speech is “moldy”?

“Moldy” is an adjective.