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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Cottonmouths can be found in aquatic and wetland areas like swamps, marshes, drainage ditches, ponds, lakes and streams.
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Since its inception in 2012, the coalition has restored more than 1,000 acres of wetlands, planted over 230,000 trees, and raised more than $10 million for conservation.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
These stunning shorebirds can be found along North and South American coastlines and wetlands.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Since its inception in 2012, the coalition has restored more than 1,000 acres of wetlands, planted over 230,000 trees, and raised more than $10 million for conservation.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
These stunning shorebirds can be found along North and South American coastlines and wetlands.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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