timberland

noun

tim·​ber·​land ˈtim-bər-ˌland How to pronounce timberland (audio)
: wooded land especially with marketable timber

Examples of timberland in a Sentence

the wildfire burned through a large swath of timberland
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And if Florida continues growing at its current pace, another 2 million acres of the state’s ranches, timberland and farms could developed by 2070. Bailey Evans, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024 Hunting:Bill to approve bobcat hunting in Indiana draws many comments, passes out of committee Despite the attention on these examples, most foreign entities purchasing land are European or Canadian companies interested in renewable energy or timberland, for example. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024 Be sure to stop off at Grant Grove, Roaring River Falls, and Zumwalt Meadow along the way, scoping out old growth timberlands and powerful cascades. Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2023 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is working to complete the purchase of a conservation easement on important timberland and wildlife habitat in northwest Montana. Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for timberland 

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of timberland was in 1654

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“Timberland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timberland. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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timberland

noun
tim·​ber·​land -ˌland How to pronounce timberland (audio)
: wooded land especially with timber fit for sale

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