mould
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /moʊld/ · UK /məʊld/
Forms: moulded
mould means: A soft growth that appears on old food or damp surfaces.
noun
FUNGAL GROWTHB1
A soft growth that appears on old food or damp surfaces.
- There is mould on the bread.
- Damp walls can develop black mould.
- We cleaned the mould from the bathroom ceiling.
verb
CAUSE FUNGUSC2
To cause something to become covered with a soft growth, usually by keeping it damp.
- The damp conditions moulded the bread.
- Excess moisture can mould stored food.
- Poor storage had moulded the grain.
Questions about mould
What does mould mean?
A soft growth that appears on old food or damp surfaces.
What is mould in other languages?
Türkçe: küf · Español: moho · Français: moisissure · Deutsch: Schimmel · Italiano: muffa · 日本語: カビ
How do you pronounce mould?
In American English /moʊld/; in British English /məʊld/.
How do you use mould in a sentence?
There is mould on the bread. Damp walls can develop black mould.
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