marshland

noun

marsh·​land ˈmärsh-ˌland How to pronounce marshland (audio)
: a marshy tract or area : marsh

Examples of marshland in a Sentence

one hundred acres of marshland grasses, sedges, and rushes are the plant species most commonly found in marshlands
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There’s nature education teaching about the maritime forests and marshlands and farm to table dining from the hotel’s garden. Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 There is quite a large area of bottomland forest and marshlands year round. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024 The construction of small coastal marshland canals would help drain stagnant water caused by regional flooding back out into the nearby Adriatic Sea, said Papathimiu. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 World premiere | Documentary form | Short Film In the marshlands of southern Iraq, Ibrahim feels like a stranger in the world. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for marshland 

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marshland was in the 12th century

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“Marshland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marshland. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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marshland

noun
marsh·​land ˈmärsh-ˌland How to pronounce marshland (audio)
: a marshy area : marsh

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