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

• 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

This presents an untapped opportunity for African nations to monetize their mature forests and pristine wetlands, which are particularly prized for carbon capture. —Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025

While the dry upland habitat loss puts stress on swamp rabbit populations, the loss and drainage of wetlands also poses a challenge for the struggling rabbits. —Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025

The Mineral Belt Trail traces old mining routes and railroad beds, passing historic sites, rivers, and wetlands. —Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025

Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk. —Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025

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