as in marshes
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
a day spent trudging through the fens in quest of game birds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fens
Noun
-
And like another great public land whitetail hunter, Dan Infalt, Simpson loves to target cattail marshes and wetlands.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
27 Aug. 2025 -
Between our pristine coasts, dense forests, rolling plains, and ethereal wetlands and marshes, the South is a region rich in natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Earlier this year, a titanium mine was slated for construction on the edge of Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, an unusually diverse ecosystem that is home to some of the country’s most pristine wetlands.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Stretching about 31 miles, this flat, scenic trail follows a former railway line through wetlands, vineyards, and charming towns, all the way to Sandbanks.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
-
The sanctuary is a favorite of paddlers who enjoy the calm mangrove swamps, as well as kiteboarders who relish the excellent conditions at the park’s bay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Fens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fens. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share