salt marsh

noun

: flat land subject to overflow by salt water

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By the early 19th century, ships could still sail from Parkgate, but navigation became increasingly difficult thanks to the ever-growing mudflats, salt marsh, and sandbanks. Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 The low-key vacation destination is known for its 8 miles of shoreline and picturesque salt marsh creeks. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Many insects live in fresh water, or close to the sea in salt marsh and beach habitats. Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026 South Carolina has more salt marshes than any other state on the East Coast, and Beaufort County, a place where marsh views peek out from behind shopping centers, has the most in the state. Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salt marsh

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salt marsh was before the 12th century

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salt marsh

noun
: flat land that is overflowed by salt water

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