salt marsh

noun

: flat land subject to overflow by salt water

Examples of salt marsh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use dip nets and seine nets to study the aquatic life living among the mangroves in these salt marsh areas. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024 The resort lies on 45 acres encompassing their private sandy beach facing Shelter Island, perfectly landscaped grounds, a salt marsh, and bird sanctuary. Ivette Manners, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2023 About 70 percent of the reserve is considered a wetland area, with a mix of salt marsh, coastal sage scrub and riparian habitats. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024 At Amelia Island State Park, explore 200 acres of coastal maritime forests, salt marshes, and beaches. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for salt marsh 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salt marsh was before the 12th century

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“Salt marsh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salt%20marsh. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

salt marsh

noun
: flat land that is overflowed by salt water

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