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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But for now, hikers can relax among its expansive marshlands or kayak on the Napa River. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024 Maher’s cover, which debuted last month, featured her standing almost defiantly on a dock on Fire Island Beach in Bellport, New York, with blue water and green-yellow marshland behind her. Frankie De La Cretaz, Them, 10 Oct. 2024 The plan is to convert 65 flood-prone acres and the lowest quality farmland to tidal marshland similar to what existed a century or more ago, while leaving farming on the rest. Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024 Photo : Kiawah Island The home overlooks the marshland. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for marshland 

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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marshland

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

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