marshy

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adjective

ˈmär-shē How to pronounce marshy (audio)
marshier; marshiest
1
: resembling or constituting a marsh
marshy ground
2
: relating to or occurring in marshes
marshy vegetation
marshiness noun

marshiness

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noun

marsh·​i·​ness
ˈmärshēnə̇s
plural -es
: the quality or state of being marshy

Examples of marshy in a Sentence

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The reservoir was built to stabilize the monument, which stands on marshy ground. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 16 June 2026 But the pool, built of asphalt and tile on extremely marshy soil, deteriorated considerably over the decades. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026 The backstory Long before luxury boutiques and embassies claimed Knightsbridge, the area was a pastoral patchwork of open fields and marshy lowlands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the marshy wetlands and boardwalk hikes at Galien River County Park. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for marshy

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of marshy was in the 14th century

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