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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In Dee’s day the site was featureless marshland.
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Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood sits low on former marshland, and the residents, who are accustomed to a little water on the streets, luckily didn't have much of a problem during the storm.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Strolling along the boardwalk is a breezy way to explore the marshland and beachfront areas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood sits low on former marshland, and the residents, who are accustomed to a little water on the streets, luckily didn't have much of a problem during the storm.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Strolling along the boardwalk is a breezy way to explore the marshland and beachfront areas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Marshland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marshland. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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marshland
noun
marsh·land
ˈmärsh-ˌland 
: a marshy area : marsh
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