Word: Mud

Pronunciation

/ᴍʌd/

Definitions

• Noun: A mixture of soil, water, and often organic matter that becomes wet, soft, and sticky, typically found in low-lying areas or after rain. For example: “The children enjoyed playing in the mud puddles.”
• Verb: (mud; mudded; mudding) To cover or coat with mud, either accidentally or intentionally. For example: “We got mud all over our clothes during the hike.”
• Adjective: Relating to or resembling mud in consistency, appearance, or color. For example: “The path was muddy and slippery after the storm.”

Phrases

• “Mud bath”: A spa treatment involving immersion in warm mud, believed to have health benefits.
• “Mud-slinging”: The act of making malicious or defamatory comments about someone, especially in a political campaign.
• “Drag through the mud”: To damage someone’s reputation or character by spreading false or unpleasant information.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After the rain, the festival turned into a muddy affair.”
• Verb: “She decided to mud the walls with a special clay mixture to give her home a rustic feel.”
• Adjective: “The farmer’s boots were caked with thick, brown, muddy dirt.”

Synonyms

• Clay
• Silt
• Sludge
• Mire
• Dirt
• Soil
• Grime
• Gunge (informal)
• Muck (informal)