English · Nature & Environment
swamp
/swɒmp/
[/swɒmp/]
wet forested land
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An area of soft, wet land, often with trees and dense vegetation.
Example
The travellers waded carefully through the murky swamp, wary of snakes hidden among the roots.
The travellers waded carefully through the murky swamp, wary of snakes hidden among the roots.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly from a Germanic word for spongy ground.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and figuratively (swamped with work).