O
AI-generated image

rot

/rɒt/ verb, noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does rot mean?

verb, noun

To decay or become rotten; to spoil or deteriorate. A rot is a decayed or rotten part of something.

Example

"The wood had begun to rot after being exposed to the elements."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for rot?

What's the opposite of rot?

Rhymes with rot