A marsh is a wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species. Marshes can often be found at the edges of lakes and streams, where they form a transition between the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They are often dominated by grasses, rushes or reeds.

What do we mean by marshes?

English Language Learners Definition of marsh

: an area of soft, wet land that has many grasses and other plants.

What does marsh mean in England?

marsh in British English

(mɑːʃ ) noun. low poorly drained land that is sometimes flooded and often lies at the edge of lakes, streams, etc.