Definition of Spoilage

the decay or decomposition of something (especially food)

Examples of Spoilage in a sentence

Once the power was out for the second day, the spoilage of the food in the refrigerator caused the family to throw it out.  🔊

Due to the spoilage of food that Little Timmy hid under his bed, his mother smelled the sour smell coming from her son’s bedroom.  🔊

Chunks will develop in milk once the spoilage has set in and no one should drink that milk.  🔊

Because unrefrigerated mayonnaise goes bad quickly, spoilage of dishes with the ingredient is quite common.  🔊

After being left in the hot car for several days, the spoilage of putrid shrimp pasta caused the vehicle to reek.  🔊

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