bog
UK: bɒɡ | US: bɑːɡ
n. 1. An area of wet, spongy ground composed mainly of decaying plant matter; a marsh or swamp.
vt. 2. To cause to sink or become stuck in a bog.
vi. 3. To become stuck or mired in a bog.
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The word "bog" originates from Middle Irish bocc ("soft"), likely influenced by Old Norse böggr ("a heap, lump"). It entered English in the 14th century, originally describing wet, spongy terrain. The term reflects the physical properties of such landscapes—soft, waterlogged, and unstable—mirroring its Celtic and Norse roots tied to concepts of softness or accumulation.
The hikers avoided the bog to keep their boots dry.
Heavy rain turned the trail into a treacherous bog.
The car’s wheels got bogged down in the muddy bog.
Peat is often harvested from ancient bogs for gardening.
Legends say the bog is haunted by spirits of the past.