mould
mohld
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.”
noun
1
The British spelling of mold: a fuzzy fungal growth that forms on food or damp surfaces.
"Green mould had spread across the bread overnight."
2
The British spelling of mold: a hollow container used to shape a liquid or soft material as it sets.
"She poured the melted chocolate into a rabbit-shaped mould."
verb
1
The British spelling of mold: to shape something, literally or figuratively.
"Years of hardship moulded his character."
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.
UK vs US
British and Commonwealth English use "mould"; American English uses "mold."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
break the mould
cast in a mould
mould and mildew
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Word forms
- Plural
- moulds
- Third person singular
- moulds
- Past tense
- moulded
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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.
