Marsh

/mɑːrʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A wetland area that is dominated by herbaceous plants, such as grasses, sedges, and reeds, and is often found at the edges of lakes and rivers.

The marsh teemed with wildlife, including frogs, birds, and various insects.

An area of low-lying land that frequently floods and is characterized by soft, waterlogged soil.

The conservation efforts were aimed at restoring the natural marsh that had been drained for agriculture.

A tract of low, wet land that can be seasonally flooded.

We explored the marsh during the spring, when migratory birds flocked to the wetlands.

Middle English mersh, from Old English mersc.

marshy land:

land that is wet and soft, often covered with grasses and reeds.

marsh marigold:

a flowering plant found in wet areas.

marsh gas:

gases produced by the decomposition of organic matter in marshy areas.

A place of difficult access or low desirability.

That area of town has become a real marsh – no one wants to go there.

A confusing situation.

Trying to sort out that old paperwork was like wading through a marsh.