Marsh

Pronunciation: /mɑːrʃ/

Definitions of marsh

noun A wetland area with soft, wet, low-lying land that is frequently flooded

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a frog in the marsh.

A2 The marsh was teeming with wildlife.

B1 The marshland is a vital habitat for many species.

B2 The marsh is a protected area due to its ecological importance.

C1 The marsh ecosystem is incredibly diverse and fragile.

C2 Scientists are studying the marsh to better understand its role in the environment.

Examples of marsh in a Sentence

formal The marsh is a wetland area characterized by grasses, reeds, and shallow water.

informal Let's go explore the marsh and see if we can spot any wildlife.

slang I heard there's a cool hangout spot in the marsh where people go to chill.

figurative Navigating through the marsh of paperwork at work can be overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of marsh

• past tense: marshed
• plural: marshes
• comparative: marshier
• superlative: marshiest
• present tense: marsh
• future tense: will marsh
• perfect tense: have marshed
• continuous tense: is marshing
• singular: marsh
• positive degree: marsh
• infinitive: to marsh
• gerund: marshing
• participle: marshed

Origin and Evolution of marsh

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'marsh' originated from the Old English word 'mersc' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'merskaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'marsh' has retained its original meaning of a wetland area with soft, wet, low-lying vegetation.