# polder

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpəʊldə/

## Definitions
1. An area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polder