swampland
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of swampland
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Example Sentences
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The Lake Chad basin is a huge region of waterways and swampland shared by Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The powers of a landowner can range from the almost full sovereignty enjoyed by a mighty feudal noble to the essentially nonexistent rights I have over the protected swampland outside my window.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
According to AP News, the center is designed to house up to 5,000 migrants in temporary structures and will rely on nearby swampland, as well as local wildlife like alligators and pythons, as natural barriers.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2025
“Glengarry Glen Ross” concerns the hustlers and grinders of Premiere Properties, who specialize in “investment opportunities” of Florida swampland, sold primarily to unsuspecting suburbanites under the guise of many-strings-attached prizes and ticking-clock options.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023
As we left the city behind us for untamed swampland, a strange feeling stirred in my gut.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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