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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Mbappe's first goal gave France a 1-0 lead at halftime, when heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay of just over two hours and forced the grounds crew to squeegee water off the swampy Kentucky bluegrass at Lincoln Financial Field. CBS News, 22 June 2026 Crews used squeegees to push standing water toward the sideline of the swampy field. ABC News, 22 June 2026 Recently, the nearly $16 million refurbishments came under fire after algal blooms left the water looking swampy. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 June 2026 One reviewer commended the wide toe box and adjustable Velcro heel strap, and another traveler said their feet felt great after wearing them on a hike through the woods, in swampy grass, and on pavement. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swampy

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Jul. 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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