timberland

noun

ˈtim-bər-ˌland How to pronounce timberland (audio)
Definition of timberlandnext
as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area the wildfire burned through a large swath of timberland

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Recent Examples of timberland Blazes loom as a growing danger for the timberland because Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Columbus Barber turned his attention to the West, purchasing substantial California timberland for lumber harvesting and manufacturing after becoming intrigued by the state’s vast forests. — Alex Houston, JSTOR Daily, 8 Apr. 2026 Near Seattle, the former corporate campus of timberland giant Weyerhaeuser was sold and its connection to the land was eroded with the construction of a warehouse and plans for more. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026 In January, timberland, diversified, specialty and data centers were the top performers, according to industry group Nareit. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for timberland
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forest
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  • For afternoon tea or sundowners, the best spot on the property is the Jati Bar, a lounge on the terrace of the main building with incredible panoramic views of the forest and river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Across millions of acres at the base of the Cascades, deep-moss old-growth forests mingle with the bright lime of young trees recovering after timber harvests and fires.
    — Sophie Gilbert, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of forest

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“Timberland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timberland. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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