mud

noun

ˈməd How to pronounce mud (audio)
Definition of mudnext
as in sludge
soft wet earth we cannot play softball today because the field turned to mud after last night's heavy rain

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Recent Examples of mud The firestorm was soon followed by rain, which triggered mud and debris flows that washed out the highway and even pushed a Fire Department official‘s vehicle into the ocean. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Julie, who asked that her full name not be published, posted a reel on Instagram of her 1-year-old Reece covered in mud; her eldest, Logan, also makes a brief appearance at the end. — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025 But the 151-mile stretch through Vermont is memorable because of its seasonal mud, its rendezvous with the Long Trail, and its absolute wealth of rich forests, broad meadows, and dreamy ponds. — Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2025 Hundreds of Kentucky roads were impassable Friday because of floodwaters, downed trees or mud and rock slides, and the number of closures were likely to increase with more rain Saturday, said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. — Obed Lamy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mud
  1. sludge
  2. muck
  3. gravel
  4. sand
Noun
  • The toxic sludge is often used as farm fertilizer, thus contaminating both the food chain and public drinking water.
    — Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of simply breaking down the sludge, the system turns it into something useful.
    — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of sludge
Noun
  • The war settled into a brutal battle of attrition with limited movement along a frontline stretching for 600 miles through muck of eastern Ukraine.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The Clippers’ success lately isn’t just stemming from them making games ugly with their defense and slogging through the muck.
    — Zach Harper, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of muck
Noun
  • Composed of layers of sand, gravel and microorganisms, these provide a sustainable, eco-friendly purification solution while preserving water’s natural integrity.
    — Sahit Muja, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Titanium, a key metal for aerospace, ship and missile technology, is present in as many as 28 locations in Ukraine, both in hard rock and sand or gravel deposits.
    — Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of gravel
Noun
  • The white sand Beach is also a hot spot for surfers and a popular spot for those driving the Road to Hana that’s located at mile 9.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There also are fat bikes designed for sand and snow.
    — BestReviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of sand

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