swampy

adjective

ˈswäm-pē How to pronounce swampy (audio)
ˈswȯm-
swampier; swampiest
: consisting of, suggestive of, or resembling swamp : marshy
swampiness noun

Examples of swampy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a video included in the update, the alligator exits a caged vehicle into a swampy body of water as multiple people watch and record the exit on their phones. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 He wasn’t born or raised on the bayou, but his swampy soul came out in every syllable and stinging lick as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist and primary songwriter for Creedence Clearwater Revival. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024 Catch up with Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, and more of your favorite swampy stars. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024 An integral part of the Allman’s swampy, rambling Southern rock sound, Betts joined brothers Gregg and Duane Allman in 1969 in the group the siblings formed after splitting up their earlier band, the Allman Joys. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swampy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swampy was in 1649

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“Swampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swampy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

swampy

adjective
ˈswäm-pē How to pronounce swampy (audio)
ˈswȯm-
swampier; swampiest
: consisting of, relating to, or resembling swamp
swampiness noun

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