swamps
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈswɑmps// UK //swˈɒmps// swamps
n. areas of soft, wet land that are often covered with water and have many trees or plants growing in them.
n. areas of low-lying land where water collects; typically characterized by permanent water saturation and the presence of woody vegetation.
The hikers avoided the swamps because the ground was too muddy.
Many unique species of birds and reptiles thrive in the thick vegetation of the coastal swamps.
Environmentalists argue that protecting these swamps is vital for flood control, as the wetlands act like a natural sponge during heavy seasonal rains.
Usage
Often used in the plural to refer to a general region of wetlands.