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woods

noun

Definition of woods

plural of wood

as in forest

a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area deer and mountain lions live in those woods

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Recent Examples of woods In an elaborate fairy-tale takeoff, Homer abandons Bart and Lisa in the middle of the woods to help solve the family’s food-shortage problem. — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026 Until this day in the woods, Dad, too, had treated my weight as her problem. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 For many, a walk in the woods or a visit to a scenic stop is a way to seek out not just solitude but also to connect with nature. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The experiment goes wrong, the Farmer disappears and a large, hairy creature begins roaming the woods around Mossingham. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 The boy was a soccer player who was enchanted by the idea of camping in the woods; Charlotte was bright and cheery, sometimes applying glitter to her father’s mustache. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 Only 10 minutes from the scenic harbor of Camden, the landscape is rural without being rural—in the woods, but just a short drive to seaside life. — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 For him, hunting and conservation aren't just about what happens in the woods. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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And dry forests and parched soils significantly increase the likelihood and severity of wildfires.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Much like the brand, which leans toward natural fibers and emphasizes sustainability, the focus here is on the surrounding sea and forest.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

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