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marshland

noun

ˈmärsh-ˌland

Definition of marshland

as in marsh

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water grasses, sedges, and rushes are the plant species most commonly found in marshlands

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Recent Examples of marshland The changes include channelizing the bay in some places and transforming it into dunes and marshland in others. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 During most of the year, merlins inhabit open country ranging from marshlands to deserts, but many breed in conifer and birch woods. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Cane toads were native to Central America, dwelling in marshlands and swamps. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 The deal would give SpaceX control of an 18-mile stretch of marshland southwest of Lafayette. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marshland

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Water glitters in a golden marsh stretching from the shore, promising breathtaking sunsets.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Monaco’s son, now 7-years-old and in the second grade, is learning through activities such as field trips to a marsh to study animals and the elements, or an at-school farm to learn about the life cycle of plants and pollination.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

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Illinois lawmakers recognize the risk of leaving wetlands unprotected.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
The investigation, first reported by Abridged by PBS KVIE, may relate to the endangered vernal pool tadpole shrimp present in the site’s seasonal wetlands.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of wetland

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The decision by crypto’s current generation of leaders to trade in these ideals for swamp-style politics can, therefore, be seen as a deep betrayal.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Instead, Berry built the swamp on an indoor soundstage and filled it with water.

— Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

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