marshlands

plural of marshland
as in marshes
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 marshlands So with nothing to stop them, the birds flew to nearby marshlands and began reproducing. Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025 The rooms boast honey oak floors, custom mint green accents and expansive private porches that invite guests to unwind while taking in sweeping views of the serene marshlands, where the sun rises and sets in a brilliant display of light and color. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • And like another great public land whitetail hunter, Dan Infalt, Simpson loves to target cattail marshes and wetlands.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Between our pristine coasts, dense forests, rolling plains, and ethereal wetlands and marshes, the South is a region rich in natural beauty.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Earlier this year, a titanium mine was slated for construction on the edge of Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, an unusually diverse ecosystem that is home to some of the country’s most pristine wetlands.
    David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Stretching about 31 miles, this flat, scenic trail follows a former railway line through wetlands, vineyards, and charming towns, all the way to Sandbanks.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The sanctuary is a favorite of paddlers who enjoy the calm mangrove swamps, as well as kiteboarders who relish the excellent conditions at the park’s bay.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025

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“Marshlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshlands. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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