Synonyms of musty
Examples of musty in a Sentence
a dark and musty basement
the musty prose of writers who use the same expressions over and over
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Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
If the items have been in storage for any length of time and have a musty odor, give them a quick wash.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
Where old wet-dry vacuums can harbor a musty smell, this one’s self-cleaning and heated drying abilities has banished the issue altogether.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
For truly musty sheets, follow the rewash instructions above.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
If the items have been in storage for any length of time and have a musty odor, give them a quick wash.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
Where old wet-dry vacuums can harbor a musty smell, this one’s self-cleaning and heated drying abilities has banished the issue altogether.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
For truly musty sheets, follow the rewash instructions above.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for musty
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“Musty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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musty
adjective
mustier; mustiest
1
a
: affected by dampness or mildew : moldy
b
: tasting or smelling of dampness and decay
2
a
: stale entry 1 sense 2, trite
musty proverbs
b
: outmoded, antiquated
musty traditions
mustiness
noun
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