fungus
word
Definition
A fungus is a type of organism like mold, mushrooms, or yeast. Fungi grow in warm, damp places and can be found in nature, food, and sometimes on your body.
Usage & Nuances
"Fungus" is the singular form; the plural is "fungi." Common in biology, medicine, and food contexts. Used for both visible (mushroom) and microscopic (mold, yeast) species. Don't confuse with "bacteria," which are a different type of organism.
Example Sentences
Bread left out for too long can grow fungus.
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A mushroom is a kind of fungus.
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Some kinds of fungus can cause disease.
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Did you know that yeast, which is used in baking, is actually a type of fungus?
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Athlete’s foot is a common fungus infection between the toes.
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There’s a weird green fungus growing on the old wall in the basement.
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