How to Use moldy in a Sentence

moldy

adjective
  • The wine had a slightly moldy aroma.
  • Her books became moldy after being left in a damp basement.
  • By then, their many books had gone moldy.
    — Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
  • But when in doubt, throw moldy cheese out.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Pantries No, this isn’t about moldy bread.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The hue can fade over time and just look moldy rather than cozy.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
  • Wash moldy items with bleach, then clean water.
    — Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Gently knock off soil and throw away any moldy bulbs.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
  • No revival method can make moldy bread safe to eat.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
  • Skip any skins that look moldy, blackened, or spoiled.
    — Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Flies buzzed around moldy garbage that often sat for weeks at a time.
    — Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 1 June 2022
  • Scott made dad a sandwich with moldy bread and was forced to eat it.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 July 2021
  • But over time, pods get grungy and moldy just like your coffee pot does.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Should your wipes get moldy, toss them in the trash, clean and dry your warmer, and try again.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Coffee makers can get very dank and moldy.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Why did my raspberries get moldy so fast?
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Bread also can become moldy, which can make birds sick.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Nor is bread, stale or otherwise, salty foods or moldy stuff.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Oct. 2020
  • In some ways this year might be a glimpse into a wet and moldy future.
    — Erik Vance, Scientific American, 4 Dec. 2018
  • Meager meals washed down with cloudy water sipped from moldy cups.
    — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Many closets smell moldy, and so in turn does the towels stored there.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Liners keep them from getting moldy and help them to last longer, too.
    — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 16 Jan. 2019
  • Remove and discard any moldy or mushy berries, so the mold won't spread.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2022
  • There was no soap at the hand sink and some pineapples in the cooler were moldy.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Bad potatoes might be mushy, bruised, wrinkled, moldy, or green.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • If the mango looks moldy, smells off, or has a slimy texture once cut, throw it out.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
  • Inspectors found moldy cabbage in a cold top on the cook line.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • His bed was moldy and had a large hole in it, according to police.
    — Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com, 15 May 2018
  • Paper can get moldy and yellow when it’s stored in the attic.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Pictures of a dirty kitchen or a moldy shower speak louder than words.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2020

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