woodland

noun

ˈwu̇d-lənd How to pronounce woodland (audio)
Definition of woodlandnext
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 Art depicting animals in a snowy woodland scene by Tom Shelton from the David Barnett Gallery hangs above the bed. — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026 Designed by Officina82, the TreeBox is nestled among some woodland in a picturesque spot in Garessio, Italy. — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026 With France experiencing its driest year ever, a new fire raced through woodlands overnight in the Landes region on the southwest coast. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Tallulah Willis and Justin Acee tied the knot on August 8, and their woodland wedding ceremony was nothing short of stunning. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodland
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forest
Noun
  • Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The state said the forest is named for Andre Michaux, a French botanist who discovered and named many plants in the 18th century.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of forest

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“Woodland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodland. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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