Synonyms of wetland

wetland

noun

ˈwet-ˌland 

as in marsh

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water

the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marsh
• swamp
• marshland
• bog
• mud
• fen
• muskeg
• slough
• wash
• swampland
• morass
• moor
• mire
• swale
• sludge
• quagmire
• muck
• ooze
• slime
• guck
• slop
• slush

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wetland

Laura Reynolds, science director for the pro-UDB Hold the Line coalition, said Miami-Dade is giving Kelly permission to pave over about two dozen acres of wetlands — a rare allowance for Miami-Dade. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026

Beaver dams restrict water flow in a river, often creating ponds and wetlands. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Elevated Boardwalk Boardwalks—like the one pictured in this design by Nievera Williams—serve as an idyllic garden path for those who have wetlands, have water on the property, or simply prefer an elevated walkway. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

How do wetlands protect from flooding Indiana has two natural ways to store water, said hydrologist Robert Barr with Indiana University – floodplains and wetlands. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2026