wildland

noun

wild·​land ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌland How to pronounce wildland (audio)
: land that is uncultivated or unfit for cultivation

Examples of wildland in a Sentence

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Across the country, wildland firefighters are staring down what could be one of the most severe fire seasons in recent history. Henry Larson, NPR, 9 May 2026 As apex predators, the raptors help control rodent and small-mammal populations, thereby helping balance life in the wildlands. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 That’s similar to how the Fire-Rescue Department handled a highly critical 2023 audit of how the city coordinates brush management on city property, including in parks, wildlands and canyons. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Then, have the government be accountable in maintaining wildland to prevent major wildfires, Mahan said. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wildland

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wildland was in 1686

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“Wildland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildland. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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