woodland

¹

[wood-land, -luhnd, wood-luhnd]

noun

1. land covered with woods or trees.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or inhabiting the woods; sylvan.

   a woodland nymph.

Woodland

²

[wood-luhnd]

noun

1. a city in N central California.

woodland

/ ˈwʊdlənd /

noun

1. 1. land that is mostly covered with woods or dense growths of trees and shrubs

   2. ( as modifier )

      woodland fauna

Other Word Forms

• woodlander noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of woodland¹

before 900; Old English wuduland. See wood ¹, land

Example Sentences

The Natural History Museum's gardens opened in 2024, and features grassland, wetland and woodland habitats, and are described as a living laboratory where visitors and scientists can identify and monitor wildlife in an urban environment.

From BBC

It is a Grade II* listed public park made up of 574 acres in fields, woodland and gardens.

From BBC

Nick Phillips at The Woodland Trust is strongly supportive of the government's work but worries about the loss of ancient woodland - the oldest and most biologically-rich areas of forest.

From BBC

Combining all grassland, woodland, crop and wildfire blazes, Wales' three fire services have so far tackled 2,918 incidents this year.

From BBC

With its shopping centers and cul-de-sacs carved into Joshua tree woodlands, Yucca Valley is probably the developed community most profoundly affected by the conservation law, said town manager Curtis Yakimow.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• forest 
• timberland 
• wood