wetland

noun

wet·​land ˈwet-ˌland How to pronounce wetland (audio)
-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
Recent Examples on the Web Reintroducing the grasshoppers to restored wetland sites across their historic range can bring huge benefits to ecosystems and food chains, says Citizen Zoo’s 30-year-old CEO Lucas Ruzo. Matthew Ponsford, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024 The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch offers wetlands, lakes, and trails for birdwatching, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 Parts of California are suffering rapid declines Jan. 25, 2024 The conversion of dairies to wetlands and forests means cleaner air and less pumping of groundwater. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024 Holcomb signs wetlands bill Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday signed the first bill of the 2024 legislative session: House Bill 1383. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2024 The amount of vegetation in Greenland doubled between the mid-1980s and mid-2010s, as swaths of the country that were once covered in ice and snow were transformed into barren rock, wetlands or shrub area. Angela Dewan, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024 Venture further into the park to see wetlands and wooded ravines. Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024 Here, cruisers can enjoy a mix of history, culture, and architecture — plus some seriously stunning landscapes (from lagoons and lakes to wetlands and beaches) along with lush flora and fauna. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024 The refuge encompasses more than 6,300 acres of marshes, coastal wetlands and islands and stretches along 48 miles of shoreline on the lower Detroit River and western Lake Erie. Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wetland was in 1669

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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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wetland

noun
wet·​land ˈwet-ˌland How to pronounce wetland (audio)
: land or areas (as marshes or swamps) having much soil moisture
usually used in plural

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