the wilds

noun

: a large area of land where people do not live and where plants, trees, etc., grow freely : wilderness

They hiked through the wilds of Maine.

Examples of the wilds in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her work has brought her to the wilds of Tasmania to film diving for sea urchins in Australia, a wildlife safari in South Africa, a culinary tour through the countryside of Japan, and plenty of spots in between. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

First of all, how does one stumble across a World War II-era hand grenade out in the wilds of Canada? — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Breckenridge Like Aspen, Breckenridge has become a household name and a top destination for visitors looking to experience the wilds of the Colorado mountains. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025

Several days a week, a tram departs from the visitor center for a ride into the wilds of False Cape State Park. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the wilds

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