wetland
noun
Often wetlands. land that has a wet and spongy soil, as a marsh, swamp, or bog.
wetlands
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pluralof wetland.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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SpaceX said it would also work with state and federal agencies to restore wetlands and protect the state’s shoreline.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
"Great effort went into straightening rivers to harness them for our use, but also into enabling agriculture by draining the wetlands."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
A former dairy farm is to be transformed into a "new climate resilient" wetlands and nature reserve by a wildlife charity.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
For decades, so much water has been taken that the river seldom meets the sea in Mexico, and its delta, once filled with lush wetlands and forests, has shriveled to stretches of dry riverbed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
We exited the freeway, were heading along Highway 6, cutting through the wetlands park, when Faith reached up to adjust the rearview and looked into the back.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
