Marshland (Noun)
Meaning
Low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water; "thousands of acres of marshland"; "the fens of eastern England".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The preserve protects a large area of marshland that is home to a diverse range of wildlife.
- The hikers had to wade through the marshland to reach the other side of the river.
- Thousands of acres of marshland in the delta were affected by the oil spill.
- The marshland surrounding the lake is particularly rich in plant life and supports a wide variety of bird species.
- Marshland restoration efforts are underway to restore the natural habitat of several endangered species.