swamp
/swɒmp/swamp
NOUNDefinition of swamp
A swamp is an area where most of the land is underwater. Land in a swamp is not usually more than a meter (or a few feet) under water.
Example: We were wading through the swamp.
If something is swamped it is being covered of filled with water.
Example: The deck of our boat was swamped by the storm.
If something is swamped is has gotten more of something than it can work with.
Example: Our office was swamped with phone calls.
swamp
EXAMPLESExamples of swamp
We were wading through the swamp.
Example sentenceThe swamp is home to many animals, including alligators, frogs, and birds.
Example sentenceThe deck of our boat was swamped by the storm.
Example sentenceOur office was swamped with phone calls.
Example sentenceThe store was swamped with customers last night.
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