wooded

adjective

wood·​ed ˈwu̇-dəd How to pronounce wooded (audio)
: covered with growing trees

Examples of wooded in a Sentence

These sorts of birds live in more wooded areas.
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It is often found in wooded areas, and is largely nocturnal in hot weather. Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026 The course includes wide open fairways, technical wooded areas, and a mix of short- and long-distance throwing. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 May 2026 In February 2023, Morales' body was found in a wooded area near Highway 316, per NBC News. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 Bouchard says the occupants of a domestic violence center in Pontiac were concerned after a 21-year-old man, wearing camouflage, was seen getting out of his vehicle and heading toward a wooded area behind the center. Heath Kalb, CBS News, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wooded

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wooded was in 1586

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“Wooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wooded. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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wooded

adjective
wood·​ed ˈwu̇d-əd How to pronounce wooded (audio)
: covered with trees

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