Noun
wetland (plural wetlands)
(usually in the plural) Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.
Nurse: Ker... Kru... Crutchoffski, breast conservation? How are we feeling? Sydney: A bit like an endangered wetland. Alison Bechdel
In D.C., I've passed amendments to allocate $6.3 million to keep our waterways open for business, $1 million as a down payment on our wetland restoration - our natural storm protection - and $5 million to ensure that drilling permits are reviewed thoroughly and efficiently. Cedric Richmond
According to the AER, the release was contained to a low-lying wetland and no effects to wildlife have been reported. Source: Internet
A conservation easement should be placed on these wetland lots to prevent further development. Source: Internet
About 6500 years ago this wetland was above high tide level and inhabited; the Netherlands have steadily subsided since. Source: Internet
Agriculturally fertile soils account for around 60% of the province's area, while 20%, the rest of the non-forested or urban areas, is mostly wetland soil (muck-peat and alluvial soils). Source: Internet