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marshland

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or is permanently saturated with water, typically characterized by soft mud and the growth of grasses, reeds, or shrubs.
Noun

This term describes a specific ecological landscape characterized by saturation. It carries a connotation of instability and difficulty, particularly in engineering or construction contexts, where it implies a terrain that is unsuitable for heavy structures without significant modification.

While often used interchangeably with "marsh" or "swamp," "marshland" specifically emphasizes the extent of the land area rather than just the biological community. It is a neutral, descriptive term used in geography, ecology, and urban planning to denote low-lying, water-logged terrain.

Meanings

Noun

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or is permanently saturated with water, typically characterized by soft mud and the growth of grasses, reeds, or shrubs.

The developers were warned that building on marshland would require extensive drainage and foundation work.

Examples

The coastal marshland provides a vital breeding ground for many species of migratory birds.

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The coastal marshland provides a vital breeding ground for many species of migratory birds.

We had to navigate carefully to avoid sinking into the deep mud of the marshland.

Travel

We had to navigate carefully to avoid sinking into the deep mud of the marshland.

The ancient ruins were hidden deep within the fog of the marshland.

Fantasy

The ancient ruins were hidden deep within the fog of the marshland.

I wonder if any rare orchids still grow in this forgotten stretch of marshland.

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I wonder if any rare orchids still grow in this forgotten stretch of marshland.

The government is implementing new laws to protect the remaining marshland from urban development.

Business

The government is implementing new laws to protect the remaining marshland from urban development.

Be careful where you step because this marshland is treacherous after the rain.

Travel

Be careful where you step because this marshland is treacherous after the rain.

The creature emerged slowly from the murky waters of the marshland.

Supernatural

The creature emerged slowly from the murky waters of the marshland.

Much of the original marshland was drained centuries ago for agricultural use.

History

Much of the original marshland was drained centuries ago for agricultural use.

Look at how the sunlight reflects off the standing water in the marshland.

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Look at how the sunlight reflects off the standing water in the marshland.

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