Synonyms for

Woodlands

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

Definition

An area covered with trees and undergrowth.

Synonyms & similar words

timber timberland woodland forest forest woods jungle timberland grove copse thicket bush wilderness land

Synonyms by register

Formal

forestland arboreal region wooded area

Informal

woods the sticks backwoods

Literary

sylvan bosky

Antonyms

desert plains grassland savanna tundra barrenness

Common collocations

  • dense woodlands
  • ancient woodlands
  • temperate woodlands
  • tropical woodlands
  • explore the woodlands
  • walk through the woodlands
  • bordering the woodlands

Word family

noun woodland
adjective woodland

Usage note

Woodlands refers to an area of trees, typically smaller or less dense than a forest. It can also refer to a specific type of ecosystem characterized by a mix of trees and grasses.

Example sentences

  1. The woodlands is a great place to see wildlife.
  2. The woodlands are full of beautiful trees.
  3. I love going for walks in the woodlands.
  4. We saw a deer in the woodlands.
  5. The woodlands are peaceful and quiet.

Quotes

  • The woodlands are lovely, dark and deep.
  • The woodlands are alive with the sound of nature.
  • In the woodlands, I am at peace.

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