marsh grass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of marsh grass
An Americanism dating back to 1875–85
Example Sentences
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In no time, I was in unfamiliar territory: The sun rose over spoonbills and egrets standing in shallow water as a lone kayaker navigated fields of marsh grass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
Day sat on the edge of the shore in the marsh grass.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023
In tall marsh grass or wetlands, wear knee-high boots to protect your legs from snakes.
From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2022
When they build their nest, they build it in the marsh grass at a certain height off the ground to avoid flooding.
From Scientific American • Jun. 5, 2020
Then I saw the marsh grass part, and two other brown bodies trampled through the grasses and mud.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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