marsh
UK: mɑːʃ | US: mɑːrʃ
n. an area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times
The word "marsh" originates from Old English mersc or merisc, meaning "swamp, marshland," which is derived from Proto-Germanic mariskaz ("marshy"). This, in turn, traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root mori- ("body of water, sea"), reflecting the word's long-standing association with watery landscapes. Over time, its spelling and pronunciation evolved, but its core meaning—a water-saturated terrain—remained consistent.
The birds nested in the reeds of the marsh.
Heavy rains turned the field into a temporary marsh.
The marsh is home to many species of amphibians.
They built a boardwalk to cross the marsh safely.
Pollution threatens the delicate ecosystem of the marsh.