moss
word
/ˈmɔs/
maws
/mˈɒs/
mos
Definition
A small, soft green plant that grows in dense, damp areas, often covering rocks, soil, or trees like a carpet.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used as a non-count noun ("some moss"). Common in nature descriptions. Not confused with mold (which is a fungus), though both can appear in damp places. Often paired with words like 'green', 'soft', and 'carpet'. Rarely used in a figurative sense.
Spanish: musgoPortuguese (BR): musgoPortuguese (PT): musgoChinese (Simplified): 苔藓Chinese (Traditional): 苔蘚Hindi: काईArabic: طحلبBengali: শৈবালRussian: мохJapanese: 苔Vietnamese: rêuKorean: 이끼Turkish: yosunUrdu: کائیIndonesian: lumut
Example Sentences
There is moss on the rocks by the river.
basic
The ground in the forest was covered with moss.
basic
I found soft green moss in the garden.
basic
Be careful—moss can make the stones very slippery.
natural
Some people use moss to decorate terrariums.
natural
You can tell which side of a tree is north by looking for moss.
natural