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Examples of salt marsh in a Sentence
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About 75 percent of U.S. salt marshes are in the Southeast, precisely where mangroves are appearing.
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Michael Adno, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
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, 19 June 2024
The park’s nature trail and salt marsh attract many species of seabirds while loggerhead sea turtles nest on the beach from May through October.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 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
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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 2 Jul. 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
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