noun
- A type of wetland or bog, especially in northern regions, characterized by spongy ground, moss, and stunted vegetation.
Usage: North American, particularly Canadian; Often used in geography and ecology contexts
Examples
- The hikers had to carefully navigate through the muskeg to avoid sinking into the soft ground.
- Muskeg covers vast areas of Canada's northern landscape.
- The muskeg was dominated by sphagnum moss and low-growing shrubs.
- Building roads through muskeg presents significant engineering challenges.
- Wildlife such as moose and caribou are adapted to life in the muskeg.