swampland

/ˌswɑmpˈlænd/

Other forms: swamplands

Definitions of swampland

1. noun

   low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
   synonyms: swamp

   examples:

   Everglades

   a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife

   Okefenokee Swamp

   a large swampy area of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia

   types:

   slough

   a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)

   type of:

   wetland

   a low area where the land is saturated with water