mustiness

/ˈmʌstinəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being stale, damp, and smelling of mold or decay.
    • The old trunk had a faint mustiness from years of storage.
    • They aired out the room to get rid of the mustiness.
    • The mustiness of the attic made her sneeze.
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