Definition

The condition of having mold or being covered with mold.

Example

The bread was thrown away due to its moldiness.

Conversation

Have you noticed the moldiness in the bread we bought last week?

Yeah, I saw that too; it's really disgusting.

I guess we should check the pantry for any other signs of moldiness.

Good idea, I don't want to eat anything spoiled!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moldiness → It is formed from "mold" (from Old English *mold*, meaning earth or soil) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of). The word "moldiness" refers to the quality of being moldy or having mold, often associated with decay or dampness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mold' as something that grows in damp earth ('mold' means soil), and '-iness' indicates a quality. So, moldiness is the quality of having mold.

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