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Definition of moss

moss

/mɔːs/
moss
Plural:mosses
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Adjective:mossy
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Past Simple:mossed
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Past Participle:mossed
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Present Participle:mossing
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moss Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, non-vascular, spore-bearing plant belonging to the division Bryophyta, typically growing in dense green clumps or mats in damp, shady locations.

Example

"The ancient stones of the castle wall were completely covered in bright green moss."

2

Scottish A peat bog or marshy area, especially in northern regions of Great Britain.

Example

"They carefully hiked across the treacherous moss, avoiding the deep pools of dark water."

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• verb

1

To cover or become covered with moss.

Example

"Over the decades, the damp forest climate had heavily mossed over the forgotten marble statues."

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• Rhymes for moss

• Nearby Words

mosque
mosquito
mosquitofish
moss
moss campion
moss phlox
moss rose

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'mos' (bog, moss), derived from Proto-Germanic '*musą' (moss, bog), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European '*meus-' (damp).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moss. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moss
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