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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mothballs

/mɒθbɔːlz/ noun · British & US
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What does mothballs mean?

noun

Small balls of naphthalene or other insecticides used to repel moths and other insects from clothing and other fabrics.

Example

"She hung the mothballs in the closet to keep the moths from eating her winter coat."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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