Swamp
/swɑːmp/noun
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a marsh.
Did you know?The term 'swamp' is linked to ancient words meaning 'to be submerged', reflecting its mystical connection to water and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*semb-
“to be submerged or to sink.”
Old English
OE
sumpa
“a place of standing water, a bog.”
Middle English
ME
swampe
“a marshy or boggy area.”
Modern English
English
swamp
“a low, wet area that is often overgrown.”