spoilage
|spoil-age|
B2
/ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/
(spoil)
damaged or ruined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spoilage' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'spoylen,' where 'spoyl' meant 'to plunder or strip.'
Historical Evolution
'spoylen' transformed into the modern English word 'spoilage' through the addition of the suffix '-age' to denote the process or result of spoiling.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to plunder or strip,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of becoming spoiled.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of becoming spoiled or the state of being spoiled, especially in reference to food or other perishable items.
The spoilage of the fruit was evident after it was left out in the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 12:28