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
Examples of wetland in a Sentence
the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development
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As sweeping changes to the federal Clean Water Act in recent years have weakened protections for wetlands, Illinois has become the first state in the nation to officially recognize a conservation tactic known as rewilding.
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Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
During the hours-long public comment period Monday night, many residents in nearby neighborhoods expressed concerns about losing trail access and a park in the wetlands that have grown in the area.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
To connect locals with resources and information regarding wetland conservation, the afternoon will serve as a hands-on chance to better understand local micro-environments.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The developer plans to preserve and incorporate those natural areas and wetlands into the site plan via landscaping, storm water features and other features.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
During the hours-long public comment period Monday night, many residents in nearby neighborhoods expressed concerns about losing trail access and a park in the wetlands that have grown in the area.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
To connect locals with resources and information regarding wetland conservation, the afternoon will serve as a hands-on chance to better understand local micro-environments.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The developer plans to preserve and incorporate those natural areas and wetlands into the site plan via landscaping, storm water features and other features.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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wetland
noun
wet·land
ˈwet-ˌland
: land or areas (as marshes or swamps) having much soil moisture
—usually used in plural
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