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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Nutria known for ‘devouring marshlands’ Nutria, a native species to South America, are invasive to the Gulf of America coast (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), the Atlantic coast and the Pacific Northwest, according to the FWS. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 In winter, the dunes and marshlands take on an almost otherworldly appearance as the sun casts long shadows over the frosty sand. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025 Its marshlands store large amounts of carbon, helping to mitigate climate change. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025 Subsidence was also seen at marshlands and lagoons around Northern California's San Francisco and Monterey bays, as well as in the Russian River estuary in Sonoma County, all likely associated with erosion. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 2025.

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marshland

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

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