# mush

/ˈməʃ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mush
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a soft, wet, and sticky type of soil or rock that is easy to crush. It is often found in areas where the ground is very wet or where the earth has been broken down by water.

For teachers: a soft, wet, and easily crushed mass of earth or rock, typically found in areas of high moisture or decomposed material. Often used in geological contexts to describe unstable or poorly consolidated sediments.

## Examples

- The heavy rain turned the path into a thick mush.
- The hikers had to be careful not to sink into the soft mush of the marshy ground.
- Geologists identified the layer of clay as a dense mush, indicating that the area had been subjected to significant pressure and water saturation over several geological epochs.

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