Synonyms for

Woodland

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

Definition

An area covered with trees and underbrush.

Synonyms & similar words

timber timberland forest forest wood grove timberland thicket jungle bramble copse bushland wilderness coppice woodlot bush scrub greenwood rainforest taiga shrubland savana

Synonyms by register

Formal

forest arboreal region sylvan area

Informal

woods trees

Literary

copse thicket grove

Antonyms

barren desert grassland plain savanna tundra urban city

Common collocations

  • dense woodland
  • ancient woodland
  • mixed woodland
  • deciduous woodland
  • pine woodland
  • woodland path
  • woodland creatures
  • woodland floor

Word family

noun woodland
adjective woodland

Usage note

Woodland refers to an area with trees, typically less dense than a forest. It can also be used as an adjective to describe things related to such areas.

Example sentences

  1. We saw a deer in the woodland.
  2. The woodland was dense and dark.
  3. The woodland is a great place for a picnic.
  4. The woodland is home to many animals.
  5. We built a fort in the woodland.

Quotes

  • The woodland is a magical place where anything can happen.
  • The rustling leaves in the woodland are like whispering secrets.
  • The woodland is a wonderland of nature's beauty.

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