moss

[mɔːs]

moss Definition

a small, soft, green or yellow plant that grows especially in wet earth or on rocks, walls, and trees.

Using moss: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "moss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old stone wall was covered in moss.

  • Example

    The forest floor was soft and spongy with moss.

  • Example

    The tree trunk was completely covered in moss.

moss Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for moss

Phrases with moss

  • to become increasingly inactive or unproductive over time

    Example

    If you don't keep up with the latest technology, you'll soon start to gather moss.

  • a rolling stone gathers no moss

    people who are always moving, with no roots in one place, avoid responsibilities and cares

    Example

    He's never lived in one place for more than a year. You know what they say, a rolling stone gathers no moss.

  • an old-fashioned or extremely conservative person

    Example

    He's such a mossback that he still thinks women should stay at home and raise children.

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Summary: moss in Brief

Moss [mɔːs] is a small, soft, green or yellow plant that grows in wet earth or on rocks, walls, and trees. It is commonly found in forests and other damp environments. The phrase 'gather moss' means to become increasingly inactive or unproductive over time, while 'a rolling stone gathers no moss' refers to people who avoid responsibilities and cares by always moving around. 'Mossback' is a term used to describe an old-fashioned or extremely conservative person.