marsh — an area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɑːrʃ/
Example Sentences
- The detective got stuck in the marsh while chasing the suspect, ending up looking like a swamp monster.
- Many rare bird species nest in the protected marsh area.
- His first camping trip turned into a disaster when he accidentally set up his tent in a marsh.
marsh
NOUN[/mɑːrʃ/]
an area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times
an area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'mersc', which has roots in the Germanic language family. It originally referred to wetland or waterlogged terrain, reflecting ancient terminology for landscapes characterized by water and moisture.
Breakdown
Old English 'mersc' (swampy land) developed into Middle English and modern 'marsh'. The term combines Germanic roots relating to water and wet ground, with the semantic field remaining consistent from its earliest attestation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The detective got stuck in the marsh while chasing the suspect, ending up looking like a swamp monster.”
“Many rare bird species nest in the protected marsh area.”
“His first camping trip turned into a disaster when he accidentally set up his tent in a marsh.”
“The research team studied the marsh's role in filtering pollutants from water.”
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