woodland  /ˈwʊd ˌlænd/ ? Meaning of "woodland"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) land that is covered with trees and shrubs

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Usage(s):

  1. Thoreau once famously complained that even in the woodland isolation of Walden Pond, there was no place he could escape the sound of the train whistle.
  2. The disease is transmitted by the bite of a sand fly that is about one-tenth of an inch long and is ubiquitous in certain woodlands.
  3. When you come back to this country and you see the fields still intact, you think we're not that far off it becoming woodland again.

Quotes

  1. >"It's a dump," Pedroia said to writer Tommy Craggs. "You can quote me on that. I don't give a s---. Everyone wants to get out of there. You don't want to stay in Woodland. What do you want to stay in Woodland for? The place sucks."
    on Apr 13, 2009 By: Dustin Pedroia Source: Boston Globe

  2. "Woodland has over 13 years of operational experience with over 50 wireless carriers in the US, Canada and the Caribbean , including 8 of the top 10 US carriers," said Scott Beck , CornerWorld CEO. "The Woodland platform will assist...
    on Oct 28, 2008 By: Beck Source: Earthtimes (press release)

  3. Mr Titchmarsh, who is currently presenting the BBC's Nature of Britain series, said: "The Woodland Trust's free hedge and copse scheme is a positive way to get children involved and excited about our environment. We are very lucky to have such a...
    on Nov 22, 2007 By: Alan Titchmarsh Source: Harlow Herald 24

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