woodland

1 of 2

noun

wood·​land ˈwu̇d-lənd How to pronounce woodland (audio)
-ˌland
: land covered with woody vegetation : timberland, forest
woodlander noun

woodland

2 of 2

adjective

1
: growing, living, or existing in woodland
2
: of, relating to, or being woodland

Examples of woodland in a Sentence

Noun The swamp was surrounded by dense woodland. the house is perched atop a hill amid a stretch of dense woodland
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Noun
Soon enough, she is greeted by bunnies and squirrels and other adorable woodland creatures who lead her to safety, specifically, the picturesque cottage where the seven famous miners reside. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 This leads to a series of Ocean's Eleven-worthy capers in a land of woodland creatures, as well as a surprising need for adaptability in an ever-changing landscape. Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Flock your tree for an extra-snowy look, and consider adding woodland creature ornaments to create your very own winter wonderland right at home. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023 In a new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers have shown how woodland expansion also takes an economic toll. WIRED, 23 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for woodland 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of woodland was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Woodland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodland. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

woodland

1 of 2 noun
wood·​land ˈwu̇d-lənd How to pronounce woodland (audio)
-ˌland
: land covered with trees and shrubs : forest

woodland

2 of 2 adjective
1
: growing, living, or occurring in woodland
a woodland bird
2
: of, relating to, or made up of woodland
woodland areas

Geographical Definition

Woodland

geographical name

Wood·​land ˈwu̇d-lənd How to pronounce Woodland (audio)
city in western California northwest of Sacramento population 55,468

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