Meaning of the word stale in English
What does stale mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
stale
US /steɪl/
UK /steɪl/
Adjective
1.
2.
no longer new and interesting; dull or unoriginal.
Example:
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His jokes are getting a bit stale.
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The debate felt stale and uninspired.
Verb
1.
to make or become stale.
Example:
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Leaving the cake uncovered will stale it quickly.
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The long, repetitive work began to stale his enthusiasm.
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