Definition

Not fresh or new; having lost its original quality or freshness, often used to describe food or ideas that are no longer appealing.

Example

The bread was stale and hard, so I decided to throw it away.

Conversation

Have you tried that new bakery in town?

Not yet, but I've heard their bread is amazing.

I went there yesterday, but the bread felt a bit stale already.

That’s disappointing! I’ll wait until they bake a fresh batch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To urinate, particularly used in reference to horses and camels.

Example

The horse staled on the side of the trail during our ride.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that horse over there?

Yeah, it's been standing there for a while.

I think it might need to stale soon.

Definition

The urine produced by certain animals, particularly horses and camels, often used in specific contexts.

Example

The stable smelled of stale from the horses.

Conversation

Did you notice that there's a lot of stale smell in the barn?

Yeah, I thought it was just me!

I think it might be from the old hay or something.

Definition

To make something old or no longer fresh, often referring to food or ideas.

Example

The bread will stale if left out for too long.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I accidentally staled the bread by leaving it out too long.

Oh no, that's the worst!

Yeah, I should have put it in the fridge.

Root Explanation

Stale originates from Old English 'stæl' (meaning to be stale or to become old). The word describes something that has lost freshness or is no longer new.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has become old or lost its freshness — that's what stale means.

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