Word
marsh
US/ˈmɑɹʃ/
UK/mˈɑːʃ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an area of soft, wet land that is often flooded and has many tall grasses.
n. an area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times.
Examples
“The birds build their nests in the tall grass of the marsh.”
“After the heavy rains, the local football field turned into a muddy marsh that was impossible to play on.”
“Environmentalists argue that the coastal marsh acts as a natural buffer, absorbing the energy of storm surges and protecting inland communities from significant flood damage.”
Examples
simple
“The birds build their nests in the tall grass of the marsh.”
contextual
“After the heavy rains, the local football field turned into a muddy marsh that was impossible to play on.”
complex
“Environmentalists argue that the coastal marsh acts as a natural buffer, absorbing the energy of storm surges and protecting inland communities from significant flood damage.”
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.
Real-World Examples
“There, a full-scale salt marsh covering more than 300 square meters (3,230 square feet) was created.” “At 2 feet (0.6 meters) of sea level rise, airports and lowland beaches and marshes at the Bay Bridge begin to flood.” “But Mrs Phillips described winters on the boat as "great" and said the view of the marshes from her boat were "very pretty".” Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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