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woodland

noun

ˈwu̇d-lənd

Definition of woodland

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

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The stewards of the forest About 100 miles northwest of the Tahoe Basin, lower down in the foothills, survivors of the epic 2018 Camp fire that destroyed the town of Paradise have a very different relationship with forest stewards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Meanwhile, in a nearby forest a group of local hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-sung), set out to track the beast themselves.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026

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