Synonyms for

Holt

Verb / həʊlt / Another word for holt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A small wood or grove of trees

Synonyms & similar words

copse thicket grove woodland spinney bosk timberland wood brush brake coppice shrubbery underwood bush plantation forest jungle timber trees

Synonyms by register

Formal

refuge sanctuary shelter haven

Informal

hideout lair den hangout

Literary

fastness covert burrow

Antonyms

expose reveal uncover disclose betray surrender

Common collocations

  • take aholt
  • hold fast
  • hold on
  • hold still
  • hold your ground
  • hold your tongue
  • hold your breath
  • hold a position

Word family

noun hold
verb hold

Usage note

While 'holt' can be used as a noun meaning a place of safety or refuge, its usage is quite archaic and literary. The verb form 'hold' is far more common in modern English.

Example sentences

  1. We went for a walk in the holt and saw some squirrels.
  2. The holt was filled with birds chirping and singing.
  3. The holt was a peaceful place to have a picnic.
  4. The holt provided some much-needed shade on a hot day.
  5. The children played hide-and-seek in the holt.

Quotes

  • The holt was a place of mystery and wonder, where the trees whispered secrets to those who listened.
  • In the holt, time seemed to stand still, as if the world outside didn't exist.
  • The holt was a place of refuge and sanctuary, where the hustle and bustle of everyday life faded away.

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