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swamp

/swɒmp/ noun · British & US
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What does swamp mean?

noun

A wetland area with standing water, saturated soil, or a mixture of both, often inhabited by aquatic plants and animals. A swamp can be a freshwater or brackish environment.

Example

"The hikers had to navigate through the dense swamp to reach the other side of the lake."

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