Bog: meaning, definitions and examples

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bog

 

[ bษ’ษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

A bog is a wetland area where water is stagnant and acidic, often covered with a thick layer of moss. Bogs are characterized by their unique vegetation, including sphagnum moss, pitcher plants, and sundews.

Synonyms

fen, marsh, swamp

Examples of usage

  • The hiker got stuck in the bog while trying to cross it.
  • Bogs are important ecosystems that provide habitat for various plant and animal species.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal usage, 'bog' can refer to a bathroom or toilet.

Synonyms

bathroom, loo

Examples of usage

  • I need to use the bog before we leave.

Translations

Translations of the word "bog" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรขntano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฒเคฆเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sumpf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปะพั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bagno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bataklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู†ู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลพina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moฤiar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒผๆณฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤvirje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ะฟะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bataqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantano

Etymology

The word 'bog' dates back to the 14th century and is of uncertain origin. It is believed to be related to the Middle Irish word 'bogach', which means 'soft ground'. Bogs have long been a part of folklore and mythology in various cultures, often associated with mystery and danger.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,669, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.