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Definition of marsh

marsh

/mɑːrʃ/
marsh
Plural:marshes
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Adjective:marshy
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marsh Lexical Profile

marsh Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An area of low-lying wetland that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, typically remaining waterlogged at all times and dominated by herbaceous plants rather than woody trees.

Example

"We saw a diverse variety of migratory birds resting among the reeds in the coastal marsh."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'swamp', a marsh is strictly distinguished in ecology by its domination of herbaceous plants like grasses and reeds, whereas a swamp is dominated by woody trees.

• Rhymes for marsh

• Nearby Words

marsala
marseille
marseilles
marsh
marsh marigold
marsh snake
marshal

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'mersc', which developed from Proto-Germanic '*mariskaz', related to the word 'mere' (pool or lake) and Latin 'mare' (sea).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marsh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marsh
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