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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That heartless sea alludes to both a disturbing woman in his past and hard times when young, watching “the locust feed / Like tractor wrecks and cabbages rotting in a field.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
“But I am the only one rotting in prison.”
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
The company, Lineage Logistics, told The Times it didn’t cause the fire and went above and beyond to put it out and speed the cleanup of truckloads of rotting food that attracted rats and flies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
In Tanji, home to The Gambia's largest fish landing, the stench of rotting catch is becoming an issue.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
I discreetly checked my seat for sharp metal objects, then the inside of my desk for chewed bubble gum, worms, or rotting vegetables.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
