marshland

noun

marsh·​land ˈmärsh-ˌland How to pronounce marshland (audio)
: a marshy tract or area : marsh

Examples of marshland in a Sentence

one hundred acres of marshland grasses, sedges, and rushes are the plant species most commonly found in marshlands
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Environmental concerns have long hampered plans to expand the airport, as efforts to preserve the marshlands, which are a crucial source of freshwater for South Florida, have routinely clashed with business interests. Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025 Biddeford Pool In spite of its small size, Biddeford Pool is packed with a staggering amount of biodiversity, with a varied blend of natural features spanning from saltwater marshland to dunes to tidal pools. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Today, the redfish faces a new threat: Its marshland habitat is disappearing. Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025 This road trip is a great way to explore Alabama’s beaches, but take time to find the beauty in its sand dunes and marshlands, too. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for marshland

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First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marshland was in the 12th century

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“Marshland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marshland. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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marshland

noun
marsh·​land ˈmärsh-ˌland How to pronounce marshland (audio)
: a marshy area : marsh

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