Definition of Decay
to rot or break down
Examples of Decay in a sentence
Frank loves to impress everyone with his knowledge of the rise and decay of the Roman Empire. 🔊
After years of decay, the shoreline became so ugly that people started to avoid it entirely. 🔊
Our house is built from a durable kind of wood that is treated to prevent decay. 🔊
Sean’s dentist says that plaque buildup can cause tooth decay, which is why brushing teeth is so important. 🔊
The rotting garbage on our neighbor’s porch started to decay, filling our street with a vile stench. 🔊
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