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Definition of marshy

marshy

/ˈmɑːr.ʃi/
mar · shy
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• adjective

1

Characterized by, resembling, or consisting of a marsh; having soft, wet, waterlogged ground.

Example

"The hikers wore waterproof boots to cross the marshy meadow near the river."

2

Growing, living, or occurring in marshes or wetlands.

Example

"The biologist cataloged several species of marshy vegetation thriving along the estuary."

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• Rhymes for marshy

• Nearby Words

marshlike
marshmallow
marshmallowy
marshy
marsupial
mart
marten

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 14th century from the noun 'marsh' (from Old English 'mersc', meaning watery or boggy ground) combined with the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marshy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marshy
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