1. Low-lying areas of land that are wet, marshy, or periodically flooded; wetlands characterized by peat soil and vegetation adapted to waterlogged conditions.
Usage: Usually plural; often refers to specific geographic regions such as the Fenlands of East England

Examples

• The fenlands of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire are home to many rare bird species.
• Drainage systems were built centuries ago to convert the fenlands into farmland.
• Visitors can explore the fenlands by boat during the wetter months.
• The fenlands provide crucial habitat for wetland plants and animals.
• Peat extraction from the fenlands has shaped the landscape over time.
• Walking trails wind through the fenlands, offering views of native vegetation.