mossy

adjective

ˈmȯ-sē How to pronounce mossy (audio)
mossier; mossiest
Synonyms of mossynext
1
: resembling moss
2
: covered with moss or something like moss
3
: antiquated
… the mossy precepts of the eighteenth-century prescriptive grammarians …—Thomas Pyles

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mossy rules of etiquette that date from the Victorian era
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Compare this with a similarly arresting later sequence, set deep within a magnificently mossy forest, where a band of hunters, led by Sung-ki (Zo In-sung, full of rascally charisma), do battle with Va’migere’s alien friends. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Its mossy olive tone adds depth to the walls, while the earthy brown undertones bring warmth. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026 Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year, Grounded, is a mossy olive green inspired by nature’s calming influence. — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026 Also, the Grindr is all guys either dressed up for pup play or wearing ladies’ panties, which is also not my idea of a good time, but slightly better than getting your foot stuck in a wet, mossy hole. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mossy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mossy was in the 15th century

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“Mossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mossy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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