Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sodden-ground
noun
/ˈsɒd.ən ɡraʊnd/
Definition
Sodden ground refers to soil that is saturated with water, making it heavy and often muddy.
Examples
- The farmer could not plow the sodden ground after the heavy rains.
- During the spring thaw, the sledding hill quickly became a sodden ground, making it unsuitable for winter sports.
Meaning
When the ground is sodden, it is unable to absorb more water due to being soaked, which can affect drainage and lead to waterlogging.
Synonyms
- wetland
- muddy ground
- waterlogged soil
