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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of woodland He was arrested by officers from the agency's Joint International Crime Center at a property in a rural area next to a woodland, an agency spokesperson said in a statement to CBS News. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024 Soon enough, she is greeted by bunnies and squirrels and other adorable woodland creatures who lead her to safety, specifically, the picturesque cottage where the seven famous miners reside. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 This leads to a series of Ocean's Eleven-worthy capers in a land of woodland creatures, as well as a surprising need for adaptability in an ever-changing landscape. Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024 What will happen to the ancient woodlands—the spaces known to be forested since record keeping began in 1600? Krista Stevens, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for woodland 

Thesaurus Entries Near woodland

Cite this Entry

“Woodland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodland. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on woodland

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!