marsh
A marsh is a type of wetland that is often flooded with water. It is usually covered with grasses, reeds, and other plants that like wet soil.
Examples
3 of 5We saw many beautiful birds while walking near the marsh.
We saw many beautiful birds while walking near the marsh.
The state has passed a law to protect the coastal marsh from pollution.
The state has passed a law to protect the coastal marsh from pollution.
Don't go into the marsh without your boots or you'll get muddy.
Don't go into the marsh without your boots or you'll get muddy.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'marshmallows'. They were originally named because they were made from the root of a mallow plant that grows in a marsh.
Quick Quiz
The hikers wore waterproof boots to cross the wet, grassy _____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: marsh
Examples
We saw many beautiful birds while walking near the marsh.
everydayWe saw many beautiful birds while walking near the marsh.
The state has passed a law to protect the coastal marsh from pollution.
formalThe state has passed a law to protect the coastal marsh from pollution.
Don't go into the marsh without your boots or you'll get muddy.
informalDon't go into the marsh without your boots or you'll get muddy.
Research indicates that the marsh absorbs significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
academicResearch indicates that the marsh absorbs significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
Our construction plan includes a budget for preserving the local marsh.
businessOur construction plan includes a budget for preserving the local marsh.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
tidal marsh
tidal marsh
marsh marigold
marsh marigold
salt-water marsh
salt-water marsh
Often Confused With
A marsh is mostly grass and reeds, while a swamp is dominated by trees.
Usage Notes
Use 'marsh' specifically when referring to wet areas where grasses grow. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'one marsh' or 'many marshes'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often call any wet area a 'swamp', but remember that if it has no trees and lots of tall grass, 'marsh' is the better word.
Memory Tip
Think of 'marshmallows'. They were originally named because they were made from the root of a mallow plant that grows in a marsh.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English word 'mersc', which means a swamp or a piece of low-lying land.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, marshes are protected environmental zones essential for bird migration and flood control.
Quick Quiz
The hikers wore waterproof boots to cross the wet, grassy _____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: marsh
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