Mire Definition & Meaning
mire
- noun
- a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
- deep soft mud in water or slush; "they waded through the slop"
- a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from; "the country is still trying to climb out of the mire left by its previous president"; "caught in the mire of poverty"
- verb
- entrap; "Our people should not be mired in the past"
- cause to get stuck as if in a mire; "The mud mired our cart"
- be unable to move further; "The car bogged down in the sand"
- soil with mud, muck, or mire; "The child mucked up his shirt while playing ball in the garden"
"Mire" in song lyrics
See how mire is used in real songs:
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"He'll take you out the muck and mire,"
The Ambassador f/ The Tonic — Honor & Glory -
"Engagin Andreas in the muck or the mire"
Terminator X f/ Andreas 13 — The Blues -
"'The crow may bathe his coal-black wings in mire,"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
Words that rhyme with mire
Usage tips for "mire"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mire" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mire to find words that pair well.