woods

Definition of woodsnext
plural of wood
as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area deer and mountain lions live in those woods

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Recent Examples of woods The dog was sitting on the far side, at the edge of the woods, looking at him reproachfully. — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026 Focusing instead on waterholes or funnels in the woods that might lead to food. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026 The Instagram clip depicts a Native American girl running through the woods, bow and arrow at the ready. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2026 Asking for maximum sentence McGary ultimately found Mitchell hiding in the woods. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 But his sense of adventure and generosity led him deep into the woods of Oregon with a bunch of kids and an unproven director to experience something very special. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2026 Like every other crime drama with prestige-y aspirations, Nocturne sets its roots in the woods of Pennsylvania, though it’s actually been developed by John Hlavin and created by Rowan Jaffé based on a Swedish novel by Lars Kepler. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 Until this day in the woods, Dad, too, had treated my weight as her problem. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 For many, a walk in the woods or a visit to a scenic stop is a way to seek out not just solitude but also to connect with nature. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woods
Noun
  • And dry forests and parched soils significantly increase the likelihood and severity of wildfires.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Much like the brand, which leans toward natural fibers and emphasizes sustainability, the focus here is on the surrounding sea and forest.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The woodland is a real mix of trees—mostly beeches, but huge numbers of ash of all ages.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But there is a lot more to becoming holiday-ready than surviving on raw kale like a woodland creature.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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