mud

noun B1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Mud is soft, wet earth that is often found after it rains.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "mud" with "dirt," as mud is wet and dirt is dry.

Example Sentences

Is the mud outside making it hard to walk ?

The children played happily in the mud after the rain .

The shoes are not clean because they are full of mud .

Word in Context

I walked home after the storm and my shoes got dirty in the mud . I tried to clean them on the porch , but the water made a bigger mess . Our neighbour , who saw me , gave an old towel to help dry the shoes . When I finished , I felt tired but happy because my shoes were cleaner . I decided that next time I will wear boots if it rains .

Common Phrases

muddy water play in the mud mud pie

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