woodland

Definition

  • noun: land covered with trees and bushes
  • noun: land covered with 'woody' vegetation
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: forest, timberland, sylvan

Examples

  • snakes, squirrels, and other 'woodland' creatures

  • The swamp was surrounded by dense 'woodland'.

  • The 'woodlands' stretch for miles.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The travellers are hampered by dangerous dust storms. Females and calves can easily get separated from the main herd. For this pair sanctuary lies in the patch of woodland a few miles ahead. They can't rest until they reach it. The main has already got there safely. Finally, the stragglers (..)
    2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: From Pole to Pole Season: 1 Episode 1