Synonyms for

Marsh

Verb / mɑ:rʃ / Another word for marsh — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times

Synonyms & similar words

fen reginaldmarsh marsh fenland ngaiomarsh marshland swamp bog wetland fen quagmire morass mire slough bayou cienega sluice swale slew lowland moor quicksand salina

Synonyms by register

Formal

wetland bog fen mire

Informal

swamp slough boggy area

Literary

morass quagmire fenland

Antonyms

desert plain aridity drought dryness savanna grassland

Common collocations

  • salt marsh
  • tidal marsh
  • freshwater marsh
  • coastal marsh
  • marsh gas
  • marsh grass
  • walk through the marsh
  • explore the marsh

Word family

noun marsh
adjective marshy

Usage note

A marsh is a type of wetland, often characterized by reeds, grasses, and shallow water. It is distinct from a swamp, which typically has trees.

Example sentences

  1. The marsh was full of reeds and cattails.
  2. I saw a heron in the marsh.
  3. The alligator was lurking in the marsh.
  4. The marsh smells like rotting plants.
  5. The marsh is home to many different species of animals.

Quotes

  • "Life is like a marsh, you can either stand on the sidelines and watch it go by or you can jump in and become a part of it." - Unknown
  • "The marsh, to him who enters it in a receptive mood, holds, besides mosquitoes and stagnation, melody, the mystery of unknown waters, and the sweetness of Nature undisturbed by man." - Charles William Beebe
  • "The marsh, to be appreciated, must be approached in the spirit of patience and love." - Henry Beston

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