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woodland

noun · Say it: WUD-lund

What it means

Foundation

land that is covered with lots of trees

Our class went on a nature walk through the woodland behind the school.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • copse
  • forest
  • wood

More examples

  • In autumn, the woodland floor is covered in crunchy orange leaves.

Where the word comes from

Made by joining the Old English words for 'wood' and 'land'.

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