salt marsh

noun

: flat land subject to overflow by salt water

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Diamondback terrapins and dolphins reside in the local salt marshes that surround the island. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 The park preserves not only the trees, but also one of the last salt marshes and waterfowl refuges in Southern California. Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Adventure In Robinson Preserve Climb the 40-foot observation tower at Robinson Preserve to look out over the natural area’s nearly 700 acres of coastal grasslands, salt marsh, and mangrove habitat. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 For active families, try a kayak or paddleboard tour through the salt marshes with a local outfitter. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salt marsh

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

noun
: flat land that is overflowed by salt water

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