Definitions for wetland

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IPA: /ˈwɛtˌlænd/

Wetland is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 195 anagrams from letters in wetland (adelntw).

Definitions for wetland

noun

1. Often, wetlands. land that has a wet and spongy soil, as a marsh, swamp, or bog.

Origin of wetland

First recorded in 1770-80; wet + -land

Examples for wetland

wetland wildlife would get unhealthily wet, damaging unique ecosystems.

The Canadian tar sand deposits exist under an area of forest and wetland the size of Florida.

Other, greener options, like wetland restoration or oyster reefs, could also help slow waves before they reach the city.