Sentences

mustiness in a sentence

n.

Definition

Mustiness refers to a stale, damp, and often unpleasant odor typically associated with mold or mildew in a confined space.

Sample Sentences

  1. The mustiness of the old attic made it clear that no one had been up there in years.
  2. After the heavy rain, the basement developed a strong mustiness that lingered for days.
  3. She wrinkled her nose at the mustiness of the forgotten library, filled with dusty tomes.
  4. To combat the mustiness in the room, he opened the windows and let in fresh air.
  5. The mustiness of the damp clothes reminded her of the long trip she had taken last summer.

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