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

Below the bridge, there's also been work to restore wetlands, adding another layer to the effort to preserve the area surrounding the historic structure. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

The property contains inland wetland resources, providing functions and values, including groundwater interaction, sediment retention, nutrient removal, wildlife habitat, flood storage, and ecological support, the motion says. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

The 28-acre site is nestled between the Union Pacific Railroad to the east, several businesses to its north, and a band of wetland and trees along its western and southern border that will be preserved. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Historically, when the Yangtze flooded, water spread into surrounding floodplains, lakes and wetlands. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 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