Synonyms of woodland

woodland

noun

ˈwu̇d-lənd 

as in forest

a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area

the house is perched atop a hill amid a stretch of dense woodland

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forest
• wood(s)
• forestland
• timberland
• timber
• grove
• copse
• coppice
• thicket
• scrubland
• chaparral
• brushwood
• stand
• brake
• wildwood
• greenwood
• woodlot
• plantation
• arboretum
• covert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of woodland

The look was originally part of Chanel’s Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2026 collection, which leaned heavily into fairytales and woodland magic. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

In early spring, the peepers fill the woodlands near small ponds with jingle-bell-like mating songs. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Customers can choose from Korean-style short ribs, beef shank, whole fish on ice, a variety of shellfish, goat meat, silkie chickens, squab, woodland duckling and specialty pork cuts. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, golf courses, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026