Synonyms for
Peat
Definition
Peat is a brownish-black soil made up of dead plants that have decomposed in water. It is often used as fuel.
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Common collocations
- peat bog
- peat moss
- peat soil
- peat extraction
- peat formation
- peat briquettes
- peat smoke
- peat harvesting
Word family
noun peat
Usage note
Peat refers to partially decayed organic matter found in bogs. It is often used as fuel or in gardening. While 'muck' can be a synonym, it also has a more general, often negative, connotation of filth.
Example sentences
- The gardener added peat to the soil to make it more acidic.
- The peat fire crackled and glowed in the hearth.
- Peat is a common source of fuel in Ireland.
- The peat bog was home to many different types of plants.
- Peat can be used as a natural fertilizer.
Quotes
I have always loved peat bogs, even when I was a child, and I still find them endlessly fascinating. - Paul Theroux
Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible, where boglands and valleys, mountains and seas, make for landscapes that are stunningly beautiful and incredibly varied. - Michael D. Higgins
A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it's better to be thoroughly sure. - Czech Proverb