woodland
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈwʊd.lənd/
KK: /ˈwʊdlənd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or found in areas covered with trees and plants.
Example
The woodland creatures came out to play in the warm sun.
Conversation
Have you seen those new woodland trails they opened up nearby?
Yeah, I heard they are really beautiful and full of wildlife.
I can't wait to explore the woodland flowers and plants there.
You should definitely go! It sounds like a perfect way to enjoy nature.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
forest
wooded
bushy
Antonyms
barren
urban
desolate
noun
Definition
An area of land that is covered with trees and bushes.
Example
The children played in the woodland behind their house.
Conversation
Have you ever walked through a woodland area?
Yeah, I love how peaceful it is among the trees.
Right? The sounds of nature are so calming in a woodland.
Root Explanation
Woodland → It is formed from "wood" (from Old English *wudu*, meaning forest or tree) and "land" (from Old English *land*, meaning ground or territory). The word "woodland" refers to land that is covered with trees or forested area.
Memory Tip
Picture a piece of "land" that is filled with "wood" or trees — that's what woodland means.
Visually Confused Words
woolman
oldland