Swampland

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Low-lying land that is regularly flooded; especially such land that is drier than a bog or a marsh. countable, uncountable

    "Trading in their battered RV and Louisiana swamplands for a sumptuous pink mansionette with swimming pool, the Malloys pull off their ruse with skill and also childish naïveté."

  2. 2
    low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog wordnet
  3. 3
    The set of effective low-energy physical theories that are not compatible with quantum gravity. countable

Synonyms

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bogbottombottomlandevergladegladehog wallow

Example

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"New York City has kicked off a year-long celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of Central Park, which was created from barren swampland in the heart of the city. It is considered the ultimate everyman's playground. The city will honor the park's sesquicentennial with a host of concerts, fireworks and special events."

Etymology

From swamp + land.

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