salt marsh

noun

: flat land subject to overflow by salt water

Examples of salt marsh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Before New York became a sprawling metropolis, its rolling hills, deep valleys, and tidal salt marshes were part of a larger estuarine ecosystem that was home to countless flora and fauna. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

Measures were also implemented to protect their nesting sites on the ground from predators and pets on beaches, sand dunes, salt marshes or the seaweed line along the shore. — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

There are gorgeous swaths of untouched beaches, as well as dune, lagoon, pine flatland, salt marsh, and hammock habitats to explore. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Accessible only by private ferry off the coast of Georgia, the island is home to 18 miles of untouched beach, wild horses, salt marshes, and hiking trails lined with massive oak trees. — Air Mail, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for salt marsh

• harsh

Kids Definition

salt marsh

noun

: flat land that is overflowed by salt water