moss — a small flowerless plant that typically grows in dense green clumps or mats, often in damp or shady locations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small flowerless plant that typically grows in dense green clumps or mats, often in damp or shady locations
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɔːs/
Example Sentences
- A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it sure gets dizzy!
- The forest floor was carpeted with soft, green moss.
- My garden statue grew so much moss that it looked like a green monster!
moss
NOUN[/mɔːs/]
a small flowerless plant that typically grows in dense green clumps or mats, often in damp or shady locations
💡 Concept
a small flowerless plant that typically grows in dense green clumps or mats, often in damp or shady locations
🎵 Rhyme
Moss covers the cross, embracing memories of loss!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/mɔːs/
🇬🇧 UK/mɒs/
🌳Etymology
Rootmoss
🎵Rhyme
bosslosscrosstoss
boss
loss
cross
toss
🔗Collocations
moss-covered rock
gather moss
green moss
moss growth
remove moss
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it sure gets dizzy!”
“The forest floor was carpeted with soft, green moss.”
😄 Fun example
“My garden statue grew so much moss that it looked like a green monster!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
lichenbryophyteliverwort
Antonyms
flowering planttree
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