swampy

adjective

ˈswäm-pē How to pronounce swampy (audio)
ˈswȯm-
swampier; swampiest
: consisting of, suggestive of, or resembling swamp : marshy
swampiness noun

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My feet feel cozy and comfy, but never swampy, thanks to the wool’s natural temperature-regulating properties. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 July 2025 This area, known for its swampy soul vibe and original music, has nurtured multiple generations of successful Music City performers, including Gretchen Wilson and Eric Church. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 6 July 2025 Bachman's warbler seems to have preferred brushy terrain that was slightly elevated from the surrounding swampy areas, which was the easiest ground to clear for cropland. arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025 Becoming part of the fabric The story of Indianapolis and immigration begins more than two centuries ago in a remote, swampy woods near where Fall Creek meets White River. Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for swampy

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swampy was in 1649

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“Swampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swampy. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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swampy

adjective
ˈswäm-pē How to pronounce swampy (audio)
ˈswȯm-
swampier; swampiest
: consisting of, relating to, or resembling swamp
swampiness noun

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