wetlands
nounUK /ˈwet.ləndz/
US /ˈwet.ləndz/
Wetlands are areas of land that are often covered with water or have very wet soil.
Many birds and frogs live in the wetlands near our town.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A low area of land that stays wet and is home to special plants and animals.
The wetlands are full of tall grass and dragonflies.
3. Land that helps soak up extra water when it rains a lot.
The wetlands protect the town from floods.
4. A place where ducks and other water birds like to nest.
We saw a duck family swimming in the wetlands.