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 on the Web The lands surrounding the property are mostly untamed, with dirt trails winding through woodlands, salt marshes, and orchards that have been shaped by the ocean winds and blazing sun. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024 The eight-room inn is a Relais & Chateaux property, sitting on 20 acres of land surrounded by grassy woodlands, which saw new landscaping, planting, and pruning. Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2024 And finally, the majestic grounds include orchards, woodlands, a tennis court, an orangery, a caretaker’s house, and parking for more than 30 vehicles. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 July 2024 The 900 acres on which CN is planning its intermodal and warehouse complex now consists of gently rolling woodlands and corn and soybean fields. John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for woodland 

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“Woodland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodland. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.

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