marshland
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrʃlænd/
Definition
Low-lying, wet land that is often covered with grasses and reeds rather than trees.
Examples
The protected marshland provides a vital habitat for migratory birds during the winter months.
Development projects were halted to prevent the destruction of the fragile coastal marshland.
They spent the afternoon kayaking through the winding channels of the local marshland.
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