Wetland

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛtˌlænd/

Wetland (noun)

  1. Land that stays wet for much of the year, with plants and animals adapted to water and muddy ground.
  2. A type of natural area where water controls the ecosystem, often important for wildlife and water quality.

Examples

  • The wetland stays muddy after heavy rain.
  • Birds search the wetland for food.