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swampland

noun

ˈswämp-ˌland

Definition of swampland

as in marsh

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water much of the county's swampland was drained for agriculture

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Recent Examples of swampland As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America. — The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 Thirty-seven years ago this week, people in Broward County went to the polls and taxed themselves to protect swampland, trees and mangroves from bulldozers. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026 Congo Basin, Central Africa Tropical rain forests and swamplands blanket Central Africa's Congo Basin, which spans six countries, including the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Gabon. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2026 The pic centers on a group of holidaymakers who must fight for their lives against a rampaging hippo after becoming lost in the Louisiana swamplands. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swampland

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Of course, there’s an aesthetic component to the National Park Service’s selection of land, too, as the landscapes range from wetlands and wildlife refuges to marshes.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Businesses impacted by sewer overflow The Great Marsh Shellfish Company is nestled in the marshes along the Rowley River.

— Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Definition of marsh

Noun

Found over the eastern half of the state in swamps and sluggish waterways, coastal marshes, rivers, ponds and streams.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026
As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of swamp

Noun

The Venus flytrap is native only to the coastal wetlands and bogs of North Carolina and South Carolina, and grows naturally in nutrient-poor, acidic, and perpetually wet areas.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Many of the world’s longest railway bridges are not dramatic river crossings but rather vast viaducts spanning floodplains, wetlands, farmland, and densely populated regions to provide stable routes for high-speed trains.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

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