Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of woodland Losing them could drastically change landscape of New England's woodlands. —

Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 In a landscape that combined woodland patches and open savanna, that adaptability may have been key to survival. —

Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026 Guests can join in daily complimentary activities like collecting eggs and feeding the goats, or simply wander the meadows and woodlands. —

Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Mindego Hill and Ridge Trails, Ancient Oaks loop, or a combination of all three provide a combination of woodland shade, panoramic views and plenty of floral action. —

Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodland

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forest

Noun

Across the street, through a thick tangle of forest, the Khodymchuks’ building stood tall and gray in the snow.

— Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
With a blend of atmospheric beatmaking, gauzy harmonies, and impressionistic songwriting, Quiet Light’s music casts a distinct spell, like stumbling upon Imogen Heap in a forest clearing or imagining a Taylor Swift album produced by Harold Budd.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026