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woodland

noun

ˈwu̇d-lənd

Definition of woodland

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 Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, golf courses, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026 Margaret teams up with security expert Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) – and a few woodland creatures – to unravel the biggest cover-up in history. — Tom Bailey, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026 In 2014, biologists credited his career by naming a new species of woodland gnat—Megophthalmidia mckibbeni–in his honor. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 But wildfires have burned several of these areas in recent years, including dense woodlands near Covington Flats and Black Rock Campground. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodland

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forest

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At the center of the sprawling property is a 10,500-square-foot residence, accessible via a mile-long drive that winds through forest and across a curved stone bridge.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Growing issue Sea level rise due to climate change is the biggest contributor to the growth of ghost forests.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026

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