Word noun
marsh
n.
US /ˈmɑɹʃ/ UK /mˈɑːʃ/ marsh UK spelling marsh's, marsh's, marshes
Definition
- 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.”
PitfallWe 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
Updated