swampland

noun

swamp·​land ˈswämp-ˌland How to pronounce swampland (audio)
ˈswȯmp-
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Examples of swampland in a Sentence

attempting to build on swampland the ecology of the coastal swamplands
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Or, opt for an eco-tour through neighboring Everglades National Park’s labyrinthine sawgrass marsh and swampland, to experience the largest mangrove ecosystem the western hemisphere has to offer. Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026 DeSantis allies embraced the imagery of razor wire, swampland and alligators with unusual enthusiasm. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 Those initially detained by federal immigration authorities in the region have been held at Alligator Alcatraz, which was named in light of the 200,000 wild alligators that live in the surrounding swampland. Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026 As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America. The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swampland

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swampland was in 1662

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“Swampland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swampland. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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swampland

noun
swamp·​land ˈswäm-ˌpland How to pronounce swampland (audio)
ˈswȯm-
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