noun Uncommon

peat

peet

Peat (noun) means Dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening. Example: “Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat.”

noun

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

"Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat."

"Gardeners mix peat into the soil to help it retain moisture."

How to use peat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDecayed plant material dug from bogs, burned as fuel or used to improve garden soil.

Common pairings

peat bog peat moss peat-smoked whisky

Word forms

peats plural, peats plural

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Etymology

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

Rhymes for peat

eat meat feat beat heat seat teat neat pleat sweat wheat great

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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.