moss

n. a small, soft green plant that grows in thick layers on damp ground, rocks, or trees.

n. any of various small, seedless green plants of the phylum Bryophyta, typically growing in dense clusters or mats in damp environments.

“The old stone wall was completely covered in soft green moss.”

“The forest floor was carpeted in a thick layer of moss, which dampened the sound of our footsteps as we walked through the valley.”

n. a soft, wet area of land like a bog or fen.

n. an area of soft, wet, peaty ground; a bog or fen.

“The hikers had to be careful not to sink into the deep peat moss.”

“Local legends spoke of ancient treasures buried deep within the treacherous mosses of the northern counties.”

British English · Dialect

v. to jump up and catch a ball over a defender who is trying to stop you.

v. to catch a pass, typically in American football, by jumping higher than one or more defenders.

“The wide receiver managed to moss the defender for a spectacular touchdown.”

“He became a highlight-reel sensation after he mossed two elite cornerbacks in the end zone during the final seconds of the game.”

American English · Slang

v. to spend time relaxing or doing nothing.

v. to spend time in a relaxed or idle manner.

“We were just mossing at the park until the sun went down.”

“After a stressful week of exams, they spent the entire Saturday just mossing at the beach.”

Slang · Informal