mould
word
Definition
'Mould' can mean a soft, green or grey substance that grows on food or other surfaces when they are damp, or a container in a special shape used to form objects when a liquid hardens inside it.
Usage & Nuances
British spelling of 'mold' (US). Two main meanings: fungus growth (“bread covered in mould”) and a form/shape (“ice cube mould”). Can be a noun or verb (to mould clay), but the noun is most common.
Spanish: moho - moldePortuguese (BR): mofo - moldePortuguese (PT): bolor - moldeChinese (Simplified): 霉菌 - 模具Chinese (Traditional): 黴菌 - 模具Hindi: फफूंदी - साँचाArabic: عفن - قالب
Example Sentences
There is green mould on the cheese.
basic
She used a mould to make star-shaped cookies.
basic
Clean the bathroom often to stop mould from growing.
basic
The cake wouldn't come out of the mould.
natural
The house smelled damp because of all the mould.
natural
He broke the mould and made music in his own style.
natural