as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
mossy rules of etiquette that date from the Victorian era
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mossy
Another had a mossy headpiece with wire erecting green and platinum hair balls.
—
Essence,
4 May 2026
The lower level rooms open onto private gardens filled with trees and mossy stones; the upper levels have balconies.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
Hidden away in the dark, mossy folds of the gorge are dozens of waterfalls that curtain the hillsides after spring rains.
—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Models walked down a mossy runway in clothes that had a purity and simplicity that only Miuccia Prada herself could make so captivating.
—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mossy
Essence,
4 May 2026
The lower level rooms open onto private gardens filled with trees and mossy stones; the upper levels have balconies.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
Hidden away in the dark, mossy folds of the gorge are dozens of waterfalls that curtain the hillsides after spring rains.
—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Models walked down a mossy runway in clothes that had a purity and simplicity that only Miuccia Prada herself could make so captivating.
—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mossy
Adjective
-
The sixth block in the Parthenon’s tympanum—or recessed space—was restored by combining a pair of archaic fragments with new pieces of marble, while the seventh block has been completed using only fresh marble.
-
His department of justice brought back the firing squad on federal row in April of 2026; several states now also use what was once considered an archaic method.
Adjective
-
Recent highs have easily blown past 47 degrees Celsius, rendering existing guidelines obsolete even as emissions from human activity continue to drive global temperatures higher.
-
Newsom said the state tracker is the first of its kind in the nation as California companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have exploded in growth and simultaneously warned that their products could render most white-collar jobs obsolete.
Adjective
-
The modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system replaced the aircraft’s antiquated radar.
-
Farms open up between the forestry, and the antiquated Martindale Chief Diner hangs on a curb.
Adjective
-
In one corner of the café, there’s a parking spot exclusively for broomsticks; upstairs in the games room, a smoke-breathing dragon perches over a medieval-style fireplace.
-
Among the finds are a 4th-century coin bearing the face of Emperor Constantine, as well as medieval pottery fragments bearing markings archaeologists have not yet deciphered.
Adjective
-
Its arrival is announced by close-ups of barnacles, of rusty edges on ancient metal, of curious plant growth and moldy, tangled coils of black rope, as if its return was just part of a broader natural order.
-
In 1975, the first rusty crayfish was discovered in the lower Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania.
Adjective
-
Devil’s Den Spring Located in Levy County, Devil's Den Spring is a prehistoric natural spring inside a cave that offers diving and snorkeling in crystal clear, 72-degree waters all year long.
-
Turn left out of the hotel for the Museu de Menorca, revealing a comprehensive history from modern mass tourism back to prehistoric times, and the Talayotic culture, from 1600 BCE to 123 BCE.
Cite this Entry
“Mossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mossy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
