soggy

adjective

sog·​gy ˈsä-gē How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯ-
soggier; soggiest
1
: saturated or heavy with water or moisture: such as
a
: waterlogged, soaked
a soggy lawn
b
: heavy or doughy because of imperfect cooking
soggy bread
2
: heavily dull : spiritless
soggy prose
soggily adverb
sogginess noun

Examples of soggy in a Sentence

The cereal got all soggy. spread the soggy papers out to dry
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Not having to carry a soggy sandwich from the house to the office, or fork out for an overpriced meal deal, the study found that remote workers are also more likely to eat more fruit and vegetables, as well as more homemade meals. Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025 Vacuuming a pet bed before adding it to the washer can save your machine and the headache of trying to dig soggy, laundry soap-laden pet fur out of the filters. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 Nobody wants to ruin that fresh, clean feeling after washing their hands by reaching for a soggy (or worse, smelly) towel. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 The 85-yard touchdown scamper was the second-longest rush in program history and the highlight of a comfortable but quirky 41-27 win against Washburn on a long, soggy Saturday. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soggy

Word History

Etymology

English dialect sog to soak

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soggy was in 1599

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“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soggy. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

soggy

adjective
sog·​gy ˈsäg-ē How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯg-
soggier; soggiest
: heavy with water or moisture : soaked, sodden
soggily
ˈsäg-ə-lē How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯg-
adverb
sogginess noun

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