marsh

noun

ˈmärsh How to pronounce marsh (audio)
Definition of marshnext
as in wetland
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water the marshes along the coast support a remarkable profusion of plants and animals

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Recent Examples of marsh Editor’s pick More picks A rare bird draws flocks of Southern California birders to this Irvine marsh to get a glimpse. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 But in the swamps and marshes, oaks are isolated on the islands. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Alligators, by contrast, are freshwater dwellers that populate lakes, ponds and marshes across the state. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The landfill, a former marsh that is separated from San Francisco Bay by an earthen levee, first became an garbage dump in 1938. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marsh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marsh
  1. wetland
  2. swamp
Noun
  • The 2023 ruling sharply limited the federal government’s authority over water pollution in certain wetlands.
    — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Peatlands are wetlands that are proficient in accumulating organic matter, preserving the bounty of life and death in layers of watery peat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wetland
Noun
  • Black rat snakes occupy an expansive range of habitats, from swamps and marshes to forests and fields.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • If a group chat has become a swamp of half-answers and reaction icons, step in with a quick summary.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of swamp

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