stale — no longer fresh; having lost its original quality due to age or exposure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: no longer fresh; having lost its original quality due to age or exposure
Pronunciation (IPA): /steɪl/
Korean meaning: 신선하지 않은, 시간이 지나 질이 떨어진
Korean pronunciation: **스**테일
Example Sentences
- My roommate's dating advice is as stale as week-old pizza.
- The comedian's stale routine made the audience check their phones.
- She refused to eat the stale cookies from last week's meeting.
stale
ADJECTIVE//steɪl//
no longer fresh; having lost its original quality due to age or exposure
A person discovers stale moldy bread during breakfast preparation
A stale tale told with a pale face
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'estale,' derived from Germanic roots meaning 'standing' or 'fixed.' The word originally referred to something that had been standing or exposed for a long time, losing its freshness.
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📝Examples
“My roommate's dating advice is as stale as week-old pizza.”
“The comedian's stale routine made the audience check their phones.”
“She refused to eat the stale cookies from last week's meeting.”
“The office atmosphere became stale after years without innovation.”
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