salt marsh

noun

: flat land subject to overflow by salt water

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Visitors can explore a network of scenic loop trails that wind through salt marshes and mangrove habitats, or opt for shorter, accessible paths with sweeping views over the Indian River Lagoon. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Located off the coast of Georgia, the 17-mile-long barrier island is part national seashore, part salt marsh, and part maritime forest. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Surrounded by salt marshes, La Cabane du Feneau is another island favorite that draws a crowd for its fresh oysters, platters of shrimp, and housemade rillets—an ideal apéro option. Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for salt marsh

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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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