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woods

noun

Definition of woods

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 Over four years, Barry transformed the headquarters by replacing the sterility of the white paint with layers of organic materials (rich woods, brass, leather) and designing smaller, human-centric spaces where agents and clients could meet. — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 This is all played alongside videos of nature, people doing yoga, and walking in the woods, etc. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026 The legend begins with Cardellini’s Voorhees, as something still lurks in the woods, only knowing how to kill. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026 For less-sporty activities there are plenty of wellness offerings, too, like aerial yoga in the woods, outdoor meditation, and nature photography. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Animals react to the presence of humans in the woods and make the transition from breeding to survival. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 The woman and a group of hikers were walking down a trail at Glacier National Park when all of a sudden a grizzly bear came charging toward them out of the woods. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 To write, Rosales went off the grid, holing up in a cabin in the woods. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The piny woods swallowed the red bricks surrounded by spirals of razor wire and fence. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The forest also merits a visit after the spring or autumn rains, when local guides lead mushroom hunts.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Starting at Massie Gap at Grayson Highlands State Park, the nine-mile round-trip hike winds across open highland meadows, past grazing ponies, and into a mossy spruce-fir forest ecosystem.

— Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of forest

Noun

Pitt wore a woodland all-camouflage suit paired with a green T-shirt, aviator sunglasses and worn leather boots, playing into his military veteran character look.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
The rooms Nestled on 20 acres of private woodlands, the eight-room inn carries a timeless elegance, with design features like stone patios, hidden gardens, and exposed 18th-century beams cutting through various rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

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