salt marsh

noun

: flat land subject to overflow by salt water

Examples of salt marsh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web About 75 percent of U.S. salt marshes are in the Southeast, precisely where mangroves are appearing. 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. 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. 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. Ivette Manners, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2023 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 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

salt marsh

noun
: flat land that is overflowed by salt water

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