mildew
noun
a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usually whitish coating on the surface of affected parts, caused by any of various fungi.
mildewy
-
a word derived from
mildew.
Example Sentences
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A bass drum booms, deep strings give mildewy cushion and timpani glide down as if to the center of the Earth.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2022
The leaky, moldy, mildewy Joint Law Enforcement Center at 401 Walton Way has been sitting empty since 2013.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 15, 2020
Finding attractive hooks for any room is a challenge, let alone those that can withstand repeated exposure to moisture without rusting or becoming mildewy.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2019
With its nods to the original “Star Trek” and David Lynch’s proto-steampunk hallucination “Dune,” it seduces the eye with filigreed flourishes even as the mind reels from some of the mildewy storytelling.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2015
The beds lie unmade and the bathrooms have a damp, mildewy smell.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
