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
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the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development
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But the success of the axolotls in La Cantera Oriente suggests the species could also thrive in artificial wetlands.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
In the artificial wetland La Cantera Oriente, movement peaked at a cooler 59.9 °F (15.5 to 16.5 °C).
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2025
In the lawsuit, the tribe says the land comprises undeveloped wetlands and forest and is only used for riding all-terrain vehicles and hiking.
—Brian Hallenbeck, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Ecological Stewardship – Protecting and enhancing local biodiversity through responsible development and wetland restoration projects thereby ensuring the health and quality of our water resources.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
In the artificial wetland La Cantera Oriente, movement peaked at a cooler 59.9 °F (15.5 to 16.5 °C).
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2025
In the lawsuit, the tribe says the land comprises undeveloped wetlands and forest and is only used for riding all-terrain vehicles and hiking.
—Brian Hallenbeck, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Ecological Stewardship – Protecting and enhancing local biodiversity through responsible development and wetland restoration projects thereby ensuring the health and quality of our water resources.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wetland
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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wetland
noun
wet·land
ˈwet-ˌland
: land or areas (as marshes or swamps) having much soil moisture
—usually used in plural
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