woods
A dense collection of trees, usually one covering a relatively small areaA dense collection of trees, usually one covering a relatively small area; usually smaller than a forest.
Meaning
2 senses(plural, sometimes, usually)A dense collection of trees, usually one covering a relatively small area; usually smaller than a forest.
These woods are part of the Campbell property.
This woods is part of the Campbell property. (uncommon)
(attributive, plural)For chemical behavior purposes, trees in full leaf (coniferous or medium-dense deciduous forests).
- the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
Forms
plural: woodsesSynonyms
3 synonymsWord family
13 related wordsSee also
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