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
In Southern gardens, winter aconite benefits from partial shade, making a good selection for woodland gardens.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
It's called the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve, pristine woodland in the middle of nowhere, crocodiles everywhere.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Ozark peaks and woodlands are expected to hit prime fall coloring in late October, according to Arkansas State Parks.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
It is found throughout California in moist environments, whether meadow or woodland.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
It's called the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve, pristine woodland in the middle of nowhere, crocodiles everywhere.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Ozark peaks and woodlands are expected to hit prime fall coloring in late October, according to Arkansas State Parks.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
It is found throughout California in moist environments, whether meadow or woodland.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodland
forest
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Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Every frame of the film feels intentional, capturing the river and forests of the Amazon with great attention to the light and sounds of the region.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Woodland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodland. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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