Mold

Pronunciation: /moʊld/

Definitions of mold

noun a furry growth of minute fungal hyphae occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter

Example Sentences

A1 I found mold growing on the bread in my kitchen.

A2 The mold on the cheese made it inedible.

B1 The mold in the basement was causing a musty smell.

B2 The mold in the bathroom needed to be removed by professionals.

C1 The mold remediation process required extensive work and specialized equipment.

C2 The presence of mold in the walls indicated a larger issue with water damage.

Examples of mold in a Sentence

formal The mold used in the manufacturing process ensures consistent product quality.

informal I found some mold in the corner of the bathroom.

slang That old book is starting to grow some mold on it.

figurative His rigid beliefs were like a mold that he couldn't break out of.

Grammatical Forms of mold

• past tense: molded
• plural: molds
• comparative: moldier
• superlative: moldiest
• present tense: molds
• future tense: will mold
• perfect tense: have molded
• continuous tense: is molding
• singular: mold
• positive degree: mold
• infinitive: mold
• gerund: molding
• participle: molding

Origin and Evolution of mold

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mold' originated from the Old English word 'molde' which meant earth or soil.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mold' evolved to also refer to the furry growth of fungi on organic matter, as well as the process of shaping something by using a mold or template.