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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 May 2024
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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
More from Merriam-Webster on salt marsh
Nglish: Translation of salt marsh for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about salt marsh
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