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Definition of mulch

mulch

/mʌltʃ/
mulch
Plural:mulches
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Past Simple:mulched
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Past Participle:mulched
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Present Participle:mulching
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• noun

1

A protective covering of material, such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost, spread over the soil around plants to retain moisture, insulate roots, and suppress weed growth.

Example

"The gardener applied a thick layer of cedar mulch to the flower beds to keep weeds at bay during the summer."

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• verb

1

To apply a protective layer of material to the soil around plants to conserve moisture, improve soil health, or control weeds.

Example

"It is best to mulch the young trees in late spring after the ground has sufficiently warmed."

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• Rhymes for mulch

• Nearby Words

muhabura
mulatto
mulberry
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mulga snake

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'molsh' meaning 'soft or damp', likely related to Old English 'molsnian' (to molder or rot), originating from a Proto-Germanic root relating to softening or crumbling.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mulch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mulch
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