Stale Definition & Meaning
stale
- adjective
- lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age; "stale bread"; "the beer was stale"
- lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new; "moth- eaten theories about race"; "stale news"
- verb
- urinate, of cattle and horses
"Stale" in song lyrics
See how stale is used in real songs:
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"Up push the daisies till the soil is stale"
Aesop Rock — The Harbor Is Yours -
"Up push the daises till the soil is stale"
Aesop Rock — The Harbor Is Yours -
"For the same price, be twice as nice, they stale"
Allah Real f/ Tru-N-Livin — Buy Freedom
Words that rhyme with stale
Usage tips for "stale"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stale" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stale to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stale mean?
- lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age; "stale bread"; "the beer was stale" lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new; "moth- eaten theories about race"; "stale news" urinate, of cattle and horses
- What part of speech is stale?
- Stale is an adjective and a verb.
- How many definitions does stale have?
- Stale has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).