rot
verb (used without object)
to undergo decomposition; decay.
rotting
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present participleof rot.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He says flies have been swarming relentlessly over the past weeks, since the food that was stored in the warehouse began rotting.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
But in the weeks since, the stench of rotting food has drifted into nearby neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The nauseating stench of rotting food filled the surrounding neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
"We call it rotting out," says Fererro, now wearing a white laboratory coat as he adds handfuls of seagrass to the Calshot tank.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Drugged with the aroma of rotting wood, he lost consciousness.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
