Synonyms for

Bogs

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

Definition

Bogs are wet areas of land with spongy ground.

Synonyms & similar words

bogdown bog peatbog marsh swamp fen wetland quagmire morass mire bayou slough peatland moor heath quicksand bottomland lowland polder delta

Example sentences

  1. The hiker got stuck in the bog.
  2. The bog was home to many different types of plants.
  3. The team had to cross the bog to get to the other side of the field.
  4. The bog smelled like rotten eggs.
  5. The scientist studied the bog to learn about its ecosystem.

Quotes

  • "I'd rather be a lamppost in the bog of Allen than a swan in Grafton Street." - Brendan Behan
  • "I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card." - Laura Bush
  • "The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful." - e.e. cummings

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