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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One of Roan’s most notable ensembles for the Super Graphic Spectacular was a mossy green duster robe embroidered with an abstract foliage motif. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 The book is full of gorgeous photos of their projects, including their own homes (Bunny’s mossy green-colored library, for example), plus their inspirations and design philosophies. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 French Press Coffee sits alongside deep, mossy greens, nuanced neutrals, warm sunbaked tones, and a handful of more expressive accents, all working together to create spaces that feel personal and restorative. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026 Le Labo’s Amsterdam City Exclusive has an earthy, mossy quality, but cinnamon and pink pepper cut through with just enough brightness and spice to keep it feeling fresh. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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