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mildew

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noun

mil·​dew ˈmil-ˌdü How to pronounce mildew (audio)
-ˌdyü
1
a
: a superficial usually whitish growth produced especially on organic matter or living plants by fungi (as of the families Erysiphaceae and Peronosporaceae)
b
: a fungus producing mildew
2
: a discoloration caused by fungi
mildewy
ˈmil-ˌdü-ē How to pronounce mildew (audio)
-ˌdyü-
adjective

mildew

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verb

mildewed; mildewing; mildews

transitive verb

: to affect with or as if with mildew

intransitive verb

: to become affected with mildew

Example Sentences

Noun The basement's damp walls were covered with mildew.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Collecting inside the property and causing mold or mildew growth. Robby Brown, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Damp air can encourage mildew growth, curl books, knock stringed musical instruments out of tune, and cause wood furniture to swell and split. Matt Jancer, Wired, 10 Aug. 2022 Porch screens in damp or shaded areas are susceptible to mold and mildew growth, which often appears as a green, powdery substance. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2021 The hot, dry weather also prevented vines from getting diseases such as mildew. Sylvie Corbet, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Proper curing is critical for onion storage: the outer layers of the bulb need to dry sufficiently to protect the interior portion of the bulb from rot and mildew. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 The cloth is treated with something called Sunforger to resist both moisture and mildew, while remaining breathable. Bill Gifford, Outside Online, 26 July 2022 With a modest 1,900 PSI and 1.2 GPM, the machine is best for smaller jobs, like clearing dirt and mildew from your deck. Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022 The 2021 vintage was largely a disaster throughout France with frost and lots of rain, which produced infestations of mildew and mold. New York Times, 16 June 2022
Verb
The Issue: Mildew If the grout is mildewed or badly stained, mix a 50/50 solution of oxygen bleach and water, and apply it with a sponge or pump-up sprayer. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 5 Dec. 2018 Residents have reported sagging porches, mildewing wood and leaky roofs. Fox News, 30 Aug. 2018 Of course, that is a gift that expires, one that quickly mildews into a curse. Richard Lawson, Vanities, 9 Oct. 2017 Of course, that is a gift that expires, one that quickly mildews into a curse. Richard Lawson, vanityfair.com, 9 Oct. 2017 On a recent day, the inside walls of the home were mildewed and the clothes still in the closet were showing spots. Mimi Whitefield, miamiherald, 5 Oct. 2017 The piles up and down this street, and along many other nearby streets — shards of wallboard and mildewing carpet, artificial flowers and computer monitors — stand taller than some people. Alan Blinder, The Seattle Times, 6 Sep. 2017 The piles up and down this street, and along many other nearby streets — shards of wallboard and mildewing carpet, artificial flowers and computer monitors — stand taller than some people. John Schwartz And Alan Blinder, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2017 For the past 20 years, my husband, Alex, and I—West Coast transplants and die-hard beach people—have spent a ridiculous amount of money to rent a mildewing summer house on the tip of Long Island. Rebecca Misner, CNT, 20 July 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English meledēaw honeydew; akin to Old High German militou honeydew

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1552, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of mildew was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing mildew

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