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Noun — Dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.

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peat bog peat moss peat-smoked whisky

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly from an old Celtic word meaning "portion" or "piece" — which would make it distantly related to the word "piece".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “peat” mean?

The word “peat” means dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening. In plain terms, decayed plant material dug from bogs, burned as fuel or used to improve garden soil.

How do you pronounce “peat”?

“Peat” is pronounced peet (/piːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “peat” in a sentence?

Here is “peat” used in a sentence: “Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat.”

What part of speech is “peat”?

“Peat” is a noun.

Is “peat” a common word?

“Peat” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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