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a
: any of a class (Musci) of bryophytic plants characterized by a gametophyte having a small leafy often tufted stem bearing sex organs at its tip
also
: a clump or sward of these plants
b
: any of various plants resembling moss in appearance or habit of growth
3
: a mossy covering
Examples of moss in a Sentence
Noun
Moss covered the fallen logs.
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The wood is considered an iconic place, known not only for its collection of rare species of mosses and lichens only found within two small, wooded areas, but it is also embedded in the history, folklore and mythology of the area.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The Ghost Grit bar features pepper, leather and charcoal scents, while the Sarge Soap combines juniper, pine and moss.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
The pink moon is named after the herb moss pink, also known as creeping phlox, moss phlox or mountain phlox.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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The interiors are courtesy of Atlantic Hospitality’s team of designers, Krista Stokes and Mark Cotto, who drew inspiration from the coastal landscape to incorporate colors such as bark, moss, slate, oyster, and lady slipper pink.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The wood is considered an iconic place, known not only for its collection of rare species of mosses and lichens only found within two small, wooded areas, but it is also embedded in the history, folklore and mythology of the area.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The Ghost Grit bar features pepper, leather and charcoal scents, while the Sarge Soap combines juniper, pine and moss.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
The pink moon is named after the herb moss pink, also known as creeping phlox, moss phlox or mountain phlox.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Moss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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moss
noun1
: any of a class (Musci) of bryophytic plants having a small leafy often tufted stem bearing sex organs at its tip see sphagnum
2
: any of various plants resembling mosses in appearance or habit of growth see club moss, iceland moss, irish moss
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