rutty

Definition of ruttynext

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 rutty Now the 49ers plunge into the first round of the playoffs, the Super Bowl no longer looming on the horizon, but a speck somewhere in the distance at the end of the bumpy, rutty detour that their defeat has shunted them down. Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Jan. 2026 Running terrain of the rocky-rooty-rutty variety is fun and rewarding, but no easy task. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2025 Bills owner Terry Pegula has implored coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane to coax more of an executive demeanor out of Allen, a transformation that never took last year and likely added to Allen’s rutty play through 10 games. Tim Graham, The Athletic, 23 July 2024 The roads were too rutty for the other guests to complete their transit, and the storm clouds above had stopped all domestic air transfers as well. Brandon Presser, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rutty
Adjective
  • Óscar turned off the winding highway and up a rutted dirt road lined with orchards.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Along the deeply rutted red dirt roads of central Uganda's Lake Victoria coast, there is little for miles beyond banana groves and bustling markets.
    Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The island’s central main living area, moved closer to the beach, now has a long, wavy bar at its heart, which opens onto indoor and courtyard dining spaces.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Common signs of moldy books include a musty or earthy smell, discoloration (especially black, white, green, or orange spots), soft or fuzzy patches on the cover or pages, and warped or wavy pages due to moisture.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Rutty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rutty. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster