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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What was once a perennial wetland became a seasonal marshland, with flood waters receding every spring and summer. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024 First up is a easy, 2.5-mile birding walk on Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., along the Baylands’ sloughs, San Francisquito Creek and the marshlands, a major migratory flyway for birds. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024 In California, nearly 90 percent of the state’s marshland has vanished. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024 But for now, hikers can relax among its expansive marshlands or kayak on the Napa River. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 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 Dec. 2024.

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marshland

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

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