Slough

usgb/slʌfst,ˈslʌfɪŋ/
noun

A swamp or muddy area.

The frog hopped from the forest into the slough.
Visual representation of "slough" - A swamp or muddy area

Often appears as...

  • marshy slough
  • slough of water
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Visual representation of "slough"
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Natural Habitats

Used to describe wetlands or naturally marshy locations.

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Bird watchers often explore the slough for rare species.
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Negative Connotation

Implies a place that might be difficult to navigate and possibly unwelcoming.

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They got stuck in the slough during their hike.
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Context Specific

Most commonly found in literature or descriptive writing.

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The hero trudged through the slough to escape the enemy.
Visual representation of the word "Slough"

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