English Reference
noun

marsh

n.
US /ˈmɑɹʃ/ UK /mˈɑːʃ/ marsh UK spelling marsh's, marsh's, marshes

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    an area of soft, wet land that is often flooded and has many tall grasses.

    an area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times.

    Simple

    The hikers followed a wooden path to cross the muddy marsh safely.

    In context

    The coastal marsh serves as a vital buffer against storm surges, protecting the inland communities from significant flooding during the hurricane season.

    Pitfall
    We walked through the marshs to see the birds. We walked through the marshes to see the birds.

    The plural of marsh is marshes.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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