What does worm-eaten mean?
Worm-eaten means Of fruit or other food, eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside..
Worm-eaten
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Of fruit or other food, eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside..
Definitions by Sense
- Of fruit or other food, eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside.
- (figuratively, by extension) Rotten or decrepit.
Example Sentences
Once upon a time there was a lad, who went along a road cracking nuts. He happened to find one which was worm-eaten, and shortly afterwards he met the devil.
The wooden jetty on the East Pier had become worm-eaten and was demolished, but the Admiralty lent an old hulk to serve as a rough-and-ready packet facility.
Synonyms for worm-eaten
Antonyms for worm-eaten
Related Words
Word Forms
- more worm-eaten
- most worm-eaten
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for worm-eaten?
Common synonyms include maggoty, wormridden, worn, vermiculate.
What is the opposite of worm-eaten?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use worm-eaten in a sentence?
Once upon a time there was a lad, who went along a road cracking nuts. He happened to find one which was worm-eaten, and shortly afterwards he met the devil.
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