Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊldər/

Definitions of molder

noun a person or thing that molds or shapes something

Example Sentences

A1 The molder was used to create a new shape out of clay.

A2 The molder carefully shaped the dough into a perfect loaf of bread.

B1 The molder at the foundry was responsible for creating molds for metal castings.

B2 The skilled molder was able to create intricate designs with precision.

C1 The master molder was renowned for his ability to create detailed sculptures.

C2 The molder's craftsmanship was evident in the flawless finish of the ceramic vase.

verb to decay or disintegrate gradually

Example Sentences

A1 The old books in the library began to molder from lack of care.

A2 If you leave food out for too long, it will start to molder.

B1 The damp conditions caused the wooden furniture to molder and decay.

B2 Over time, the abandoned house began to molder and crumble.

C1 The ancient ruins slowly moldered away, lost to the passage of time.

C2 The once grand estate now lay in ruins, moldering and forgotten by all.

Examples of molder in a Sentence

formal Over time, the old documents began to molder in the damp basement.

informal I found some old books moldering away in the attic.

slang Don't leave that food out too long, or it'll start to molder.

figurative His ideas began to molder as he refused to adapt to new information.

Grammatical Forms of molder

past tense

moldered

plural

molders

comparative

more moldered

superlative

most moldered

present tense

molders

future tense

will molder

perfect tense

have moldered

continuous tense

is moldering

singular

molder

positive degree

molder

infinitive

molder

gerund

moldering

participle

moldered

Origin and Evolution of molder

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'molder' originated from the Middle English word 'mouldren' which came from the Old French word 'moldre'
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the decay or decomposition of organic matter, the meaning of 'molder' has evolved to also refer to the gradual deterioration or decline of non-organic entities such as buildings or relationships.