swamp
noun
Pronunciation: /swɒmp/
Definition
An area of low-lying, waterlogged land, often covered with trees and shrubs.
Examples
The rare bird was spotted nesting deep within the swamp.
Construction was delayed because the site turned into a swamp after the heavy rains.
Many species of reptiles thrive in the humid environment of a swamp.
How to Use swamp
- swamped with (collocation)
- to be overwhelmed by a large quantity of something — "She was swamped with emails after returning from vacation."
- swamp someone with (collocation)
- to give someone too much of something to handle — "The manager swamped the team with last-minute requests."
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