1. areas of land that are covered with water or have very wet soil, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• The wetlands provide important habitat for migrating birds.
• Many wetlands have been drained for agricultural development.
• The government established a preserve to protect the coastal wetlands.
• Wetlands help filter pollutants from water naturally.
• The construction project was halted to avoid damaging nearby wetlands.
• Scientists study wetlands to understand their role in flood control.
• The wetlands are home to frogs, turtles, and many species of fish.