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Definition of spoilage

spoilage

/ˈspɔɪ.lɪdʒ/
spoil · age
Plural:spoilages
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Adjective:spoiled
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spoilage Lexical Profile

spoilage Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action or process of spoiling, especially the deterioration and decay of food and other perishable goods.

Example

"Proper refrigeration is essential to prevent the rapid spoilage of dairy products during the summer."

2

Material, such as paper or fabric, that is wasted, ruined, ordamaged during a manufacturing or printing process.

Example

"The printing press operator adjusted the alignment to minimize paper spoilage on the new print run."

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• Rhymes for spoilage

• Nearby Words

splutter
spoil
spoilable
spoilage
spoiler
spoilery
spoils

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the verb 'spoil' (from Old French 'espoillier', ultimately from Latin 'spoliare' meaning 'to strip or plunder') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-age'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spoilage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spoilage
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