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marsh

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mɑːrʃ/ · UK /mɑːʃ/

Forms: marshes

marsh means: An area of low, wet ground where grasses and other plants grow.

noun

WET LANDB2

An area of low, wet ground where grasses and other plants grow.

  • Birds nest in the marsh.
  • We crossed the marsh on a wooden path.
  • Coastal marshes provide homes for many kinds of wildlife.

Similar words: wetland, swamp

Common phrases: salt marsh, coastal marsh, marsh grass

Questions about marsh

What does marsh mean?

An area of low, wet ground where grasses and other plants grow.

What is marsh in other languages?

Türkçe: bataklık · Español: marisma · Français: marais · Deutsch: Sumpf · Italiano: palude · 日本語: 湿地

How do you pronounce marsh?

In American English /mɑːrʃ/; in British English /mɑːʃ/.

How do you use marsh in a sentence?

Birds nest in the marsh. We crossed the marsh on a wooden path.

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