swampy

adjective

ˈswäm-pē How to pronounce swampy (audio)
ˈswȯm-
swampier; swampiest
: consisting of, suggestive of, or resembling swamp : marshy
swampiness noun

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Some breed in running or standing water, while others breed in muddy or swampy locations. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 But the swampy landscape around the stadium, the Meadowlands, acts as a pedestrian barrier. Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026 He was later found walking along Highway 61, state police said, but fled again into a swampy area. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026 For swampy summer days, style your black Bermudas with a something airy; a bikini top works perfectly and nods at the swimwear-as-streetwear trend taking over every major city this summer. India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swampy

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swampy was in 1649

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“Swampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swampy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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swampy

adjective
ˈswäm-pē How to pronounce swampy (audio)
ˈswȯm-
swampier; swampiest
: consisting of, relating to, or resembling swamp
swampiness noun

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