nounπShareSomething stale; a loaf of bread or the like that is no longer fresh."The stale bread was left on the counter, so we didn't eat it for lunch. "foodconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of alcohol) To make stale; to age in order to clear and strengthen (a drink, especially beer)."The brewer will stale the ale in oak casks for six months to improve its clarity and potency before selling it. "drinkfoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make stale; to cause to go out of fashion or currency; to diminish the novelty or interest of, particularly by excessive exposure or consumption."The constant repetition of the same math problems in class staleled the students' interest in the subject. "stylefoodentertainmentmediacultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become stale; to grow odious from excessive exposure or consumption."The constant repetition of the same lunch menu at school made the sandwiches stale. "foodconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(alcohol) To become stale; to grow unpleasant from age."The wine had stale over the past few months, losing its flavour and becoming unpleasant to drink. "drinkfoodchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(alcohol) Clear, free of dregs and lees; old and strong."The cellar held bottles of stale ale, aged for decades and potent enough to knock you off your feet. "drinkagefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNo longer fresh, in reference to food, urine, straw, wounds, etc."The bread was stale, so I didn't eat it for breakfast. "foodconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNo longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; cliche, hackneyed, dated."The comedian's jokes were stale and predictable, so the audience didn't laugh. "stylelanguagemindqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNo longer nubile or suitable for marriage, in reference to people; past one's prime."Aunt Agnes, though charming, was considered stale by the neighborhood matchmakers; she was simply no longer considered a suitable candidate for marriage. "agepersonfamilysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFallow, in reference to land."After years of yielding poor harvests, the farmer decided to let the field lie stale for a season to replenish its nutrients. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUnreasonably long in coming, in reference to claims and actions."a stale affidavit"lawpoliticsactionattitudetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTaking a long time to change"The political debate on healthcare has been a stale issue, dragging on for years without significant progress. "timeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWorn out, particularly due to age or over-exertion, in reference to athletes and animals in competition."The marathon runner felt stale after weeks of intense training. "sportanimalphysiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOut of date, unpaid for an unreasonable amount of time, particularly in reference to checks.""The cashier wouldn't accept the check because it was six months old and considered stale." "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf data: out of date; not synchronized with the newest copy."The bug was found to be caused by stale data in the cache."computingtechnologyinternetinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long, thin handle (of rakes, axes, etc.)"The farmer gripped the stale of his hoe, ready to till the field before the sun got too high. "partutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe posts and rungs composing a ladder."The carpenter carefully inspected the stale of the ladder before starting repairs. "architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stem of a plant."The plant's stale was too short to support the weight of the flower. "plantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe shaft of an arrow, spear, etc."The craftsman carefully examined the stale of the newly made arrow for any imperfections. "weaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a ladder by joining rungs ("stales") between the posts."The carpenter stale the ladder for the repair job, joining the rungs between the wooden posts. "architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fixed position, particularly a soldier's in a battle-line."The soldiers maintained their stale, awaiting the signal to advance. "militarypositionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stalemate; a stalemated game."The chess match ended in a stale after two hours, neither player able to make a winning move. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ambush."The rebels prepared a stale in the forest, hoping to surprise the approaching soldiers. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA band of armed men or hunters."The local farmers formed a stale to protect their crops from the wild boar. "militarygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe main force of an army."The stale of the army's invasion force marched toward the city. "militaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stalemate."The negotiations between the teachers and the school board stale because neither side would compromise. "gamesportstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be stalemated."The debate about who gets the last slice of pizza completely stalled; the discussion became stale. "statepoliticsgovernmentsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAt a standstill; stalemated."The project was stale; no new ideas were being generated. "conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(livestock) Urine, especially used of horses and cattle."The farmer carefully avoided the area where the horses had deposited their stale. "animalphysiologyagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(livestock) To urinate, especially used of horses and cattle."The old mare will often stale right after she finishes drinking from the trough. "animalphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA live bird to lure birds of prey or others of its kind into a trap."The falconer carefully positioned the stale, hoping its calls would attract a wild hawk. "animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny lure, particularly in reference to people used as live bait."The detective used the young man as a stale, hoping to catch the real criminal. "humanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn accomplice of a thief or criminal acting as bait."The police arrested the thief and his stale, who had lured the victim into the trap. "policepersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA partner whose beloved abandons or torments him in favor of another."After Sarah broke up with him, Mark felt like a stale; he was left feeling unwanted and rejected. "personliteraturecharacterhumansufferingemotionstoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA patsy, a pawn, someone used under some false pretext to forward another's (usu. sinister) designs; a stalking horse."The new student was a stale for the popular group's plan to disrupt the school elections. "personcharacterpoliticsjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prostitute of the lowest sort; any wanton woman.sexpersonhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny decoy, either stuffed or manufactured."The hunter placed a stale in the field to attract ducks. "animalthinggameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo serve as a decoy, to lure."The thief stalled the security guard by stale-ing a bag of garbage near the exit. "actionanimalgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading