woods

Definition of woodsnext
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 The dog was sitting on the far side, at the edge of the woods, looking at him reproachfully. — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026 Focusing instead on waterholes or funnels in the woods that might lead to food. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026 The Instagram clip depicts a Native American girl running through the woods, bow and arrow at the ready. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2026 Asking for maximum sentence McGary ultimately found Mitchell hiding in the woods. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 But his sense of adventure and generosity led him deep into the woods of Oregon with a bunch of kids and an unproven director to experience something very special. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2026 Like every other crime drama with prestige-y aspirations, Nocturne sets its roots in the woods of Pennsylvania, though it’s actually been developed by John Hlavin and created by Rowan Jaffé based on a Swedish novel by Lars Kepler. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 Until this day in the woods, Dad, too, had treated my weight as her problem. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 For many, a walk in the woods or a visit to a scenic stop is a way to seek out not just solitude but also to connect with nature. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woods
Noun
  • Five cabins are next, set to open in an oak forest on the property, where winemaker Cristián Vallejo ages natural wine in clay amphorae.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Roughly an hour and a half from campus sits Salt Creek Falls, which offers spectacular waterfall views poking through dense forests.
    — Austin Perry, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • What to do nearby Head east on Tinker Street and start your morning with a 30-minute stroll through scenic woodland on the Comeau Property Trail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Research has shown that up to one third of insects found in forests and woodlands benefit from deadwood, either by feeding on it or by feeding on the insects that do.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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