bog (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɒɡ/

Definition

A wet, muddy area of land that is often covered in moss and decaying plant matter.

Examples

• The rare orchids only thrive in the acidic environment of this high-altitude bog.

• After days of heavy rain, the field turned into a treacherous bog.

• Peat is harvested from the bog to be used as fuel.

How to Use bog

bog down (phrasal verb)

to become stuck or overwhelmed by something — "We got bogged down in paperwork for three hours."

be bogged down in (phrasal verb)

to be trapped or delayed by a specific issue — "The committee is currently bogged down in legal disputes."

Synonyms of bog

Words with a similar meaning to bog:

• marsh
• swamp
• mire
• fen

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