mould
Also spelled mold (US spelling)
Mould (noun) means the British spelling of mold: a fuzzy fungal growth that forms on food or damp surfaces. Example: “Green mould had spread across the bread overnight.”
How to use mould
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish spelling of "mold" — either the fungus that grows on damp things, or a shape used to cast material.
British and Commonwealth English use "mould"; American English uses "mold."
Word forms
moulded past tense, moulded past tense, moulds plural, moulds plural, moulds plural, moulds plural, Moulds plural, moulds singular, moulds singular
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Green _____ had spread across the bread overnight.
Etymology
From Old French modle, from Latin modulus, arriving in English via Middle English molde.
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Rhymes for mould
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What does “mould” mean?
The word “mould” means the British spelling of mold: a fuzzy fungal growth that forms on food or damp surfaces. In plain terms, british spelling of "mold" — either the fungus that grows on damp things, or a shape used to cast material.
How do you pronounce “mould”?
“Mould” is pronounced mohld (/moʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “mould” in a sentence?
Here is “mould” used in a sentence: “Green mould had spread across the bread overnight.”
What part of speech is “mould”?
Depending on how it is used, “mould” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mould” come from?
The word “mould” comes from Latin. From Old French modle, from Latin modulus, arriving in English via Middle English molde.
Is “mould” a common word?
“Mould” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “mould” have?
“Mould” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the British spelling of mold: a fuzzy fungal growth that forms on food or damp surfaces.