wetland

noun

wet·​land ˈwet-ˌland 

-lənd

: land or areas (such as marshes or swamps) that are covered often intermittently with shallow water or have soil saturated with moisture

—usually used in plural

Synonyms of wetland

• marsh
• swamp

Examples of wetland in a Sentence

the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development

Recent Examples on the Web

As part of a biosphere reserve, the river wetlands offer super birdwatching, while Rancho Mil Ecotourism Ranch offers full hookup RV camping and guest cottages. —Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

The Okavango Delta is one of those places, an enigmatic wetland that disappears into the Kalahari Desert and is home to the world’s largest remaining elephant population — a wilderness beyond comparison. —Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

Participating agencies have agreed to begin a collaborative effort to restore wetlands and a science program to guide the effort. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

Saltwater crocs laze among the area’s wetlands, while pygmy elephants are often seen replenishing themselves riverside. —Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wetland

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

Kids Definition

wetland

noun

wet·​land ˈwet-ˌland 

: land or areas (as marshes or swamps) having much soil moisture

—usually used in plural