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Definition of saltmarsh

saltmarsh

/ˈsɔːltˌmɑːrʃ/
salt · marsh
Plural:saltmarshes
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saltmarsh Lexical Profile

saltmarsh Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A coastal wetland ecosystem located in the upper intertidal zone between land and open saltwater or brackish water, regularly flooded by the tides and dominated by salt-tolerant herbaceous plants.

Example

"Migratory shorebirds rely on the coastal saltmarsh for shelter and abundant food during their long journeys."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

salting
saltless
saltlike
saltmarsh
salto chico
salto grande
saltpeter

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Old English as sealtmersc, combining sealt (salt) and mersc (marsh, wetland).

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