# marsh

/ˈmɑɹʃ/ (US) · /mˈɑːʃ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/marsh
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. wetland

noun · CEFR B2

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

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

- The hikers followed a wooden path to cross the muddy marsh safely.
- The coastal marsh serves as a vital buffer against storm surges, protecting the inland communities from significant flooding during the hurricane season.

## 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.

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