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
Recent Examples on the Web The recreational venues would remain, though the space for them will shrink and they might be relocated in order to triple the area for marshland and dunes. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024 The Docklands, located in the industrial east of London, went from a marshland to an important trade port. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for marshland 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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marshland

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

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