mealy

Example Sentences

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The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Smaller squash tend to be less mealy and/or fibrous, and more flavorful.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

We come together again over the same-size chips — “airport” fries, Lacey says, as he inspects their mealy white centers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2022

Thirty minutes to two hours is enough to ensure the fish has flavor but doesn't get a mealy texture from the interior proteins breaking down.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2022

The apple was dry and mealy, but Davos made himself take another bite.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin