Peat Bog (Noun)
Meaning
Wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The peat bog, with its unique ecosystem, was home to many rare plant and animal species that couldn't be found anywhere else.
- A large peat bog had formed in the area over the centuries, due to the wet climate and poor drainage.
- Scientists were studying the peat bog to learn more about the preservative properties of the acidic soil.
- The countryside was dominated by vast peat bogs that made it difficult to build roads and harvest crops.
- Cutting and drying peat bog was a time-consuming process, but the resulting fuel was a valuable asset in the community.