salt marsh

noun

: flat land subject to overflow by salt water

Examples of salt marsh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The family-run Tybee Oyster Company now offers public tours of its pioneering oyster farm, including a three-hour scenic boat ride through the salt marshes of Bull River along the Georgia coast. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 9 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

Visitors can explore a network of scenic loop trails that wind through salt marshes and mangrove habitats, or opt for shorter, accessible paths with sweeping views over the Indian River Lagoon. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 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