Common terminology that refers to fungi

• Mushroom
• Mold
• Mildew
• Yeasts — Everything from baker's yeast and brewer's yeast, to infectious Candida.
• Chitin — The main component of fungal cell walls.
• Dry rot
• Fairy ring

Production

Fungi are helpful in producing these things:

• Medicine
  • Penicillin
• Food
  • Blue cheeses, Roquefort, Stilton
  • Soy sauce
  • Miso
  • Tempeh