Thesaurus results for WOODLAND

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 These colorful, low-growing perennials can be planted near paths, woodland edges, or other spots with partial shade. —

Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 The new woodland space is part of an effort to supply kids their own space to appreciate the biodiversity (and shade) of a native oak habitat. —

Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 There were woodlands and grasslands, and ponds for ducks and geese and other birds to enjoy. —

Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026 Here's another native tree or shrub that grows in coastal woodlands. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodland

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forest

Noun

This is perhaps an ideal time to hike through Yosemite and experience several of the amazing views hidden inside California's forest.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The personable presenter not only got on with people but managed to befriend a family of gorillas in the forests of Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026