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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 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 Tucked along the May River and surrounded by scenic marshlands, the resort offers accommodations ranging from inn rooms to signature residences, plus restaurants, a spa, golf, three pool areas, and programming for all ages. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 This can lead to habitat loss and fragmentation, especially when projects are built in ecologically sensitive areas such as marshlands, marine ecosystems and similar. — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marshland

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Smaller marshes are proposed at the Tecolote Creek outfall and at East Shores south of the visitor center.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
North American river otters live in rivers, lakes, streams, marshes and on seacoasts, according to the conservation group River Otter Ecology Project.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of marsh

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At the southern end of the Everglades, where marshes and coastal wetlands are most starved for freshwater, peat has started to collapse, ripping open the shallow sawgrass marshes to leave behind deeper pits of open water.

— Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
There are also wetlands, woodlands, savannahs, and mountain bush.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

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