English · Nature & Environment
woodland
/ˈwʊd.lənd/
[/ˈwʊd.lənd/]
land covered with trees
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Land that is covered with trees, smaller and less dense than a forest.
Example
They walked through the peaceful woodland, listening to birdsong among the tall oak trees.
They walked through the peaceful woodland, listening to birdsong among the tall oak trees.
Etymology
A compound of 'wood' (Old English 'wudu') and 'land'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in nature and conservation contexts.