marshy
pronunciation
How to pronounce marshy in British English:
UK [ˈmɑːʃi]
How to pronounce marshy in American English:
US [ˈmɑːrʃi]
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- Adjective:
- (of soil) soft and watery
Word Origin
- marshy (adj.)
- late 14c., from marsh + -y (2). Related: Marshiness.
Example
- 1. The marshy land provided a breeding place for the birds .
- 2. The ancient marshy nile would have hosted many eye disease-causing bacteria .
- 3. Many people scoffed when shanghai announced plans in 1990 to develop what was then just an expanse of marshy land , villages and old factories into the city 's new financial district .
- 4. European bunting inhabiting marshy areas .
- 5. The surrounding land is low and marshy .