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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 The downstairs living space is designed to showcase views of the surrounding woodland forest, which can also be enjoyed outside, by the crackling wood stove, or while whipping up a Maine classic with the property’s lobster pot and popover pan. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026 Bigfoot gets murdered by the woodland creatures who are tired of being cucked by him. —

Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 The Roman soldiers guarding the fortlet enjoyed views of open pastures and cleared woodland consisting mainly of alder, hazel, and willow, with smaller amounts of oak and birch. —

Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026 Costco first proposed building a New England distribution center last summer, eying more than 400 acres of fields and woodlands that straddle the Plainfield and Canterbury border near I-395. —

Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodland

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forest

Noun

The city of Atlanta announced the acquisition of the 50-acre Tatum Lakes property, marking a significant step toward turning the urban forest into a publicly accessible park and nature preserve.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
These partnerships help highlight the series’ themes, promoting the discovery of the wonders hidden in the French forests and beyond, but also emphasizing respect for biodiversity, and the importance of food education for children.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026