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 brand aims to support efforts to preserve North America’s wetlands. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

From restoring grasslands and wetlands, to improving water quality and supporting rural economies, CRP delivers broad ecological and social benefits. —Arkansas Online, 24 Nov. 2025

That said, most wetlands are in a rather sad state—siphoned for farming or grazing animals as well as meat and fiber production and annually releasing around two gigatons of carbon dioxide globally. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025

There, beaver fans discussed the rodent’s critical role in restoring wetlands, mitigating wildfire damage and improving water quality. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 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