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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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Day visitors and overnight guests can utilize a variety of rental options to explore the quiet wetlands of the Colorado River estuary.
—Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
Each spring and fall, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County conducts prescribed burns across prairies, woodlands and wetlands in an effort to restore and maintain the ecological health of a site, district officials said in a press release on Friday.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The Po Delta represents Italy's largest wetland, a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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