Rot: meaning, definitions and examples

Duplicate entry, see the first entry.

• The pumpkin started to rot after Halloween.
• He studied the process of wood rot in his biology class.

Use when referring to a broad category of bread that are flat and often unleavened. This term serves as a general description for various types of bread around the world, including tortillas, lavash, and pita.

• Flatbread can be used to make sandwiches or wraps.
• She prepared different kinds of flatbread for the dinner party.

Use when talking about a type of unleavened flatbread commonly eaten in South Asia, particularly India and Pakistan. It is typically round and thin and usually made from whole wheat flour.

• She made fresh chapatis to serve with the curry.
• Chapati is a staple food in many Indian households.

Use when speaking about a type of leavened flatbread that is commonly found in South Asia, especially India. Naan is typically made from white flour and baked in a tandoor or oven, often served with Indian curries and dishes.

• We ordered garlic naan to go with our butter chicken.
• Naan is softer and fluffier compared to chapati.

Used often when talking about natural processes where organic substances break down over time, especially with visible effects.

• The fruits began to rot after being left outside for a week

More formal, often used in scientific or medical contexts to describe the process of breaking down slowly, especially over a long period.

• Tooth decay is a common problem caused by poor dental hygiene

Usually used in a scientific or ecological context to describe the process of organic matter being broken down into simpler substances by microorganisms.

• Leaves decompose over time and enrich the soil

Often used to describe the process of rotting with an emphasis on the foul smell, typically in the context of dead animals or food. It has a negative connotation.

• The abandoned meat quickly began to putrefy, filling the room with a terrible odor