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 so much to see here—the Atlantic Ocean, the marshland, and the 5 miles of beaches. Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 Lithuanian military officials have yet to confirm the exact cause of the deaths, but local media reported that the vehicle may have been trapped in marshland, leading to a potential drowning. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Rahill says to look for something that doesn’t fit the contour of the land, a silhouette that contrasts the shapes and colors of the marshland. Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025 The Navy has built sea walls and worked to restore coastal dunes and marshlands to protect its Virginia properties, but the risks continue to increase. Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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marshland

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

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