O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

bog

/bɒɡ/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does bog mean?

noun

A wetland area with acidic, oxygen-poor conditions, typically dominated by soft-stemmed plants such as sedges and carnivorous plants. A bog can also refer to a collection of wet, spongy soil and decaying plant matter.

Example

"The hikers had to navigate through the dense, misty bog to reach the other side of the valley."

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

Etymologically related

Synonyms for bog

Antonyms of bog

Rhymes with bog