Thesaurus results for WOODLAND

woodland

noun

ˈwu̇d-lənd

as in forest

a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area the house is perched atop a hill amid a stretch of dense woodland

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Recent Examples of woodland This will aid drainage, add nutrients, and help mimic natural woodland conditions. —

Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 Despite having no experience fighting woodland fires, Bode believes CJ has something to offer Station 42. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 June 2026 Spend a day at Cape Charles Beach, explore freshwater wetlands and a maritime dune woodland at Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve, and get some shopping in at Peach Street Books, Gull Hummock Gourmet Market, and Moonrise Jewelry. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 There are also woodland species that thrive in partial shade. —

Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodland

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forest

Noun

The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026