swamp
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noun \ˈswämp, ˈswȯmp\Definition of SWAMP
1
: a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water; especially : one dominated by woody vegetation
2
: a tract of swamp
3
: a difficult or troublesome situation or subject
— swamp adjective
See Examples of SWAMP
- Alligators live in the lowland swamps.
- <be careful in the swamp, because alligators sometimes lurk there>
Origin of SWAMP
perhaps alteration of Middle English sompe, from Middle Dutch somp morass; akin to Middle High German sumpf marsh, Greek somphos spongy
First Known Use: 1624
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verbDefinition of SWAMP
transitive verb1
2
: to open by removing underbrush and debris
intransitive verb
: to become submerged
Examples of SWAMP
- The sea level rose and swamped the coastal villages.
- The boat sank after it was swamped by waves.
First Known Use of SWAMP
1784
swamp
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Freshwater wetland ecosystem characterized by poorly drained mineral soils and plant life dominated by trees. Swamps have a sufficient water supply to keep the ground waterlogged, and the water has a high-enough mineral content to stimulate decay of organisms and to prevent the accumulation of organic materials. They are found throughout the world. See also marsh.
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