stale

Meanings

• adjective

  Past its prime; no longer fresh or appealing.

  - "The bread was stale and hard."
  - "The stale milk gave her a stomach ache."
  - "The stale jokes at the comedy club fell flat."

---

Pronunciation

1. /steɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90914540"
2. /steɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90914540"
3. /steɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90914540"
4. /steɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90914540"
5. /steɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90914540"

---

Antonyms

fresh

---

Synonyms

haft , handle , helve , shaft , snath , stem

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with stale
ale , ail , ailes , hale , mail , pale , sale , tail , veil

---

Variants

List of all variants of stale that leads to same result
stale , stalely , staleness , stalenesses , staler , stalest , staled , stales , staling , go stale

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English stāl, stālan, meaning ‘to stand,’ with the sense ‘to remain,’ later ‘to last,’ and then ‘to be no longer fresh.’

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'stale' comes from the Old English word 'stāl,' which means 'to stand.'

2. The term 'stale' can also be used figuratively to describe ideas, conversations, or situations that have become repetitive and uninteresting.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Freshness: The opposite concept of 'stale,' which refers to something that is new and has not lost its appeal or quality.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'stale' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the feeling of something being old and unappealing. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'stale,' despite their grandeur.

How to Memorize "stale"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loaf of bread sitting out for too long, becoming hard and unappetizing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stale' with the feeling of disappointment or dissatisfaction when encountering something that has lost its freshness or appeal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'stale' party or event, where the atmosphere is dull and uninspiring.

---

Memorize "stale" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize stale is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.