English Explanatory Dictionary

polder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes.
verb
  1. To reclaim an area of ground from a sea or lake by means of dikes.

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊldə/ /ˈpɒldə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-polder.wav

Word forms

polder polders poldering poldered

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch polder, from Middle Dutch polre, from Old Dutch polra, of uncertain origin.

Related words

dry lake floodplain polder model

Derived words

empolder polderize
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