Synonyms of woodlands

woodlands

noun

plural of woodland

as in forests

a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area

the house is perched atop a hill amid a stretch of dense woodland

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forests
• woods
• timberlands
• forestlands
• groves
• timbers
• thickets
• copses
• coppices
• scrublands
• woodlots
• stands
• brakes
• plantations
• wildwoods
• arboretums
• greenwoods
• coverts
• brushwoods
• chaparrals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of woodlands

The flames did not ignite any wildfires in surrounding woodlands, state forest officials told The Charlotte Observer. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

But wildfires have burned several of these areas in recent years, including dense woodlands near Covington Flats and Black Rock Campground. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Typically spotted in gardens, parks and woodlands, Turdus merula is a familiar sight across Europe, with a song that’s rich, mellow and flutelike. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The rooms Nestled on 20 acres of private woodlands, the eight-room inn carries a timeless elegance, with design features like stone patios, hidden gardens, and exposed 18th-century beams cutting through various rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Come fall, particularly October, the woodlands draw fall-color enthusiasts with vivid maples, birches, and beeches. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

Cacao only grows in the tropics, which means the nearest actual cacao trees would have been at least a 3,000-kilometer trek away from the woodlands of the eastern US. — ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

The project would develop warehouses and associated infrastructure, and the area is currently cropland, woodlands and wetlands. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

With France experiencing its driest year ever, a new fire raced through woodlands overnight in the Landes region on the southwest coast. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026