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

The area includes a mix of tidal salt marsh, brackish wetlands, saltwater, freshwater and wildlife habitats. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025

The colorful birds are native to the subtropical wetlands and are known for their long toes. —Riley Rourke, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

At S'Albufera Natural Park, hikes pass through wetlands and are often punctuated with flamingo sightings. —Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025

Once the realigned two-pier bridge goes in, ACHD aims to work with other agencies to restore the riparian habitat, including surrounding wetlands and conservation easements. —Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 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