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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 Fenced paddocks spread over rolling hills are bordered by dense woodland. — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 The project would develop warehouses and associated infrastructure, and the area is currently cropland, woodlands and wetlands. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 This tall plant works well at the back of borders or massed in woodland, meadow, and coastal gardens. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 There’s the Murry Summit Trail System, which weaves through over 20 miles of sagebrush woodlands along Ward Mountain. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodland

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— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Bordering the Indian Ocean, the game reserve’s unique coastal location brings seven lush ecosystems into the picture, including a portion of the world’s last remaining sand forest.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

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