stale
Translation
not fresh, unoriginal, boring
Examples
This bread is a bit stale.
This bread is a bit stale.
The air in the room was stale.
The air in the room was stale.
His jokes are getting a bit stale.
His jokes are getting a bit stale.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is stale This bread is stale.
Similar Words
Synonyms: old, dry, musty, unoriginal; Antonyms: fresh, new, original
Etymology
From Old French 'estale', meaning 'calm, quiet', referring to something left standing.
Memory Tips
Think of something that has 'stayed' too long and is no longer fresh.