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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Renderings show the school as a network of low glassy buildings with pitched roofs, surrounded by palms and, concerningly, what looks like a wetland.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Jan. 2025
An oasis right in the middle of Reed College, the lake is ringed by trails, including boardwalks through wetlands, and has numerous spots overlooking the water, which are perfect for a moment of quiet contemplation.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
The Wadden Sea is a unique coastal wetland area in the southeastern part of the North Sea, stretching along the coasts of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
These WMAs are comprised of cropland, forest, lake and wetlands that serve to provide refuge for geese that may help alleviate the effects of hunting.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Jan. 2025
An oasis right in the middle of Reed College, the lake is ringed by trails, including boardwalks through wetlands, and has numerous spots overlooking the water, which are perfect for a moment of quiet contemplation.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
The Wadden Sea is a unique coastal wetland area in the southeastern part of the North Sea, stretching along the coasts of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
These WMAs are comprised of cropland, forest, lake and wetlands that serve to provide refuge for geese that may help alleviate the effects of hunting.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 23 Feb. 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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