as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the wildfire burned through a large swath of timberland
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of timberland
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
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
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
See All Example Sentences for timberland
Bailey Evans, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024
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
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
See All Example Sentences for timberland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timberland
forest
Noun
-
The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Cal Fire claims to manage half of Jackson to promote such old-forest conditions.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Timberland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timberland. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share