wetland

noun

wet·​land ˈwet-ˌland How to pronounce wetland (audio)
-lənd
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: land or areas (such as marshes or swamps) that are covered often intermittently with shallow water or have soil saturated with moisture
—usually plural

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the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development
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Don’t miss the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens, with its network of scenic trails through more than 100 acres of forests and wetlands. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Floating islands exist all over the world in wetlands, where shards of shore often break off into the water. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 Laura Reynolds, science director for the pro-UDB Hold the Line coalition, said Miami-Dade is giving Kelly permission to pave over about two dozen acres of wetlands — a rare allowance for Miami-Dade. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 Beaver dams restrict water flow in a river, often creating ponds and wetlands. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wetland

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First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wetland was in 1669

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wetland

noun
wet·​land ˈwet-ˌland How to pronounce wetland (audio)
: land or areas (as marshes or swamps) having much soil moisture
—usually used in plural

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