Synonyms for

Swamps

Verb / swɑ:mps / / swɔ:mps / Another word for swamps — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A swamp is an area of land that is always wet and is usually covered with tall grasses and trees.

Synonyms & similar words

flood swamp inundate swampland deluge drench marsh bog fen wetland morass quagmire mire bayou slough peatland moor swampland carr sedge sog soak bottomland lowland jungle rainforest

Example sentences

  1. The swamp was full of alligators and snakes.
  2. We got lost in the swamp.
  3. The swamp was a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
  4. The swamp was a natural filter for the water.
  5. The beavers built a dam in the swamp.

Quotes

  • "In the swamp, silence rules." - Leif Enger
  • "The swamp is a metaphor for life." - Andrew Schneider
  • "The swamp is a strange and wonderful place." - Jane Yolen

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