mud

UK: mʌd | US: mʌd

Definition

  1. n. wet, soft earth or dirt, often sticky and messy

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Etymology

The word "mud" traces back to Middle English "mudde," likely derived from Proto-Germanic *mud- or *mudra-, related to wetness or sludge. Its roots are shared with Old Norse "möð" (sludge) and possibly Latin "lutum" (mud or clay). The word’s simplicity reflects its ancient, concrete connection to a universal natural substance.

Examples

  1. The children played in the mud after the rain.

  2. Her boots were covered in thick mud from the hike.

  3. The car got stuck in the deep mud on the dirt road.

  4. Farmers spread nutrient-rich mud from the river onto their fields.

  5. The artist used mud to create natural pigments for her painting.