B1nounenvironmentnature
US/ˈwet.lænd/
UK/ˈwet.lænd/
an area of land that is covered with shallow water or very wet soil, such as a marsh
In context
The wetland is an important home for birds and fish.
Many wetlands have been drained to build houses and farms.
Wetlands help prevent floods by soaking up heavy rain.
Words that go with wetland
verb + noun
- protect wetlandsThe law aims to protect wetlands.
- drain a wetlandDevelopers wanted to drain the wetland.
adjective + noun
- coastal wetlandCoastal wetlands shield towns from storms.
noun + noun
- wetland habitatThe wetland habitat supports rare birds.
- wetland areaThe wetland area is now a nature reserve.