Synonyms for

Bog

Verb / bɑ:g / / bɔ:g / Another word for bog — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bog is a wetland area that is saturated with water and has a lot of decaying vegetation.

Synonyms & similar words

bogdown peatbog marsh swamp fen quagmire morass moor peatland wetland marshland mire bogland bayou slough slime slush slop sog muck ooze puddle

Synonyms by register

Formal

marsh fen mire quagmire

Informal

swamp muck slough gunk

Literary

morass quagmire mire fen

Antonyms

dryness solid ground upland ridge summit peak mountain

Common collocations

  • bog down
  • sink into the bog
  • treacherous bog
  • bog standard
  • bog body
  • bog moss
  • bog iron

Word family

noun bog
verb bog down

Usage note

As a noun, 'bog' refers to a wet, spongy area of land. As a verb, 'bog down' means to become stuck or hindered.

Example sentences

  1. The bog was a popular spot for birdwatching.
  2. I sank knee-deep into the bog.
  3. The bog was an important source of peat for fuel.
  4. The bog had a pungent odor of decay.
  5. The bog was home to many types of insects.

Quotes

  • "The bog is a quiet place, a place of mysterious life." - Andy Goldsworthy
  • "The bog, for me, is the most fascinating place." - Seamus Heaney
  • "The bog is the last place you want to be, unless you're a bogger." - Jez Lowe

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