Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slough
noun, verb
/slʌf/
Definition
A swamp or shallow lake; a boggy area.
Examples
- The deer crossed the slough on its way to the freshwater stream.
- During spring, the trees in the forest slough off their old bark.
Meaning
Slough can refer to a wetland area or the act of shedding something, particularly in terms of skin or leaves.
Synonyms
- marsh
- bog
- wetland
- swamp
- lair
