noun · neutral
wetland
/ˈwɛtˌlænd/WET·land
Band 7+speakingtask2
an area of land that is regularly covered by water, such as a marsh or swamp, important for wildlife
Examples
“Wetlands act as natural buffers against floods.”
“The development plan was changed to protect the coastal wetland.”
“Many migratory birds stop at wetlands during their journey.”
Band 8 sentence
“Protecting upstream wetlands is a cost‑effective way to improve water quality and reduce downstream flooding risk.”
Collocations
- wetland restoration
- coastal wetland
- protect wetlands
Word family
marsh nounswamp noun
Common mistakes
a wetlands→a wetland
wet-land→wetland
Say it for a higher band
5marsh→6swamp→7+wetland
Synonyms
marsh
swamp
Easily confused
marsh
“The rare reed warbler nests in the marsh near the river.”
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