fens

plural of fen
as in marshes
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water a day spent trudging through the fens in quest of game birds

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Noun
  • And like another great public land whitetail hunter, Dan Infalt, Simpson loves to target cattail marshes and wetlands.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Between our pristine coasts, dense forests, rolling plains, and ethereal wetlands and marshes, the South is a region rich in natural beauty.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In early spring of 2025, the prairies were once again dry, but timely rainfall in mid May recharged wetlands in portions of North Dakota, southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Warm conditions produce more food for these microbes, which thrive in rotting vegetation, as is found in tropical wetlands and thawing Arctic permafrost.
    Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The sanctuary is a favorite of paddlers who enjoy the calm mangrove swamps, as well as kiteboarders who relish the excellent conditions at the park’s bay.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Fens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fens. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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