1. a thin whitish coating consisting of minute fungal hyphae, occurring typically on plants or damp organic material

1. to affect or be affected with mildew

Examples

• The roses in the garden were covered with mildew after the humid weather.
• She discovered mildew growing on the bathroom ceiling.
• The old books in the basement had developed mildew from the moisture.
• Proper ventilation helps prevent mildew in closets.
• The damp towels began to mildew in the laundry basket.
• Regular cleaning prevents mildew from forming on shower curtains.
• The leaves will mildew if they stay wet too long.