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molder

[ˈmoʊldər]

molder Definition

to decay gradually and turn into dust, or to cause something to do this.

Using molder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "molder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old books were left to molder in the attic.

  • Example

    The abandoned house had begun to molder away.

  • Example

    The dampness caused the bread to molder quickly.

  • Example

    The fruit was left to molder on the ground.

molder Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for molder

Phrases with molder

  • to allow something to decay or deteriorate over time

    Example

    He let his dreams molder away and never pursued them.

  • ruins that have decayed and fallen apart over time

    Example

    The castle lay in moldering ruins, a shadow of its former glory.

  • a decaying body

    Example

    The smell of the moldering corpse filled the room.

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Summary: molder in Brief

'Molder' [ˈmoʊldər] means to decay gradually and turn into dust, or to cause something to do this. It is often used to describe the process of decay in organic materials, such as food or books, as in 'The old books were left to molder in the attic.' 'Molder' can also be used figuratively to describe the decay of ideas or dreams, as in 'He let his dreams molder away and never pursued them.'