# bog

/ˈbɑɡ/ (US) · /bˈɒɡ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bog
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

a soft, wet area of land that is often covered with grass and water. You can sink into it if you walk on it.

For teachers: an area of wet, spongy ground that has accumulated peat and is often waterlogged.

## Examples

- The car got stuck in the bog.
- Hikers wore waterproof boots to avoid sinking into the bog.
- The ancient bog preserved the wooden remains of a prehistoric settlement.

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