wetland

Noun

Meaning

wetland (plural wetlands)

(usually in the plural) Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

marsh moor moss fen slough bayou bog mire quagmire fenland swamp lowland marshland morass quag
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Antonyms

erg Sahara

Hypernyms

land ground soil

Hyponyms

marsh fen bog fenland marshland peat bog

Phrases with the word

wetland area wetland rail constructed wetland wetland myrtle tea wetland heather tea wetland plant

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

Wetherington Wethington wetiko wetland area wetland heather tea wetland myrtle tea