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Definition of staleness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

staleness

noun
 
/ˈsteɪlnəs/
 
/ˈsteɪlnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the fact of not being fresh and tasting or smelling unpleasant
    • Herb mixtures can help to eliminate mustiness and staleness.
  2. the fact that something has been said or done too many times before and is no longer interesting or exciting
    • She needed something to break the staleness of her routine.
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